Dating & Romance

1. Ndimakukondani.

   I love you.

   Usage

   Expresses love or deep affection; it sounds weighty, so use it with care and only when the feeling is clear

   Grammar Note

   One written word: ndi- (I) + habitual -ma- + object -ku- (you) + root -konda "love" + polite plural -ni.

2. Ndimakonda kukhala nanu.

   I enjoy being with you.

   Usage

   A gentle way to say that you like spending time with someone

   Grammar Note

   "nanu" is ndi "with" + inu "you (polite plural)". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

3. Ndikufuna kukudziwani bwino.

   I want to get to know you better.

   Usage

   Politely shows that you are interested in knowing someone better

   Grammar Note

   "kukudziwani" is object ku- (you) + root -dziwa "know" + polite -ni, the same form as in the greeting "Ndakondwa kukudziwani". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

4. Pepani, sindingabwere.

   Sorry, I cannot come.

   Usage

   A polite way to decline an invitation

   Grammar Note

   "sindingabwere" is si- (not) + ndi- (I) + -nga- (can) + root -bwera "come". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

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