Tiyeni kuvina.
Let us dance.
Usage
Used to invite someone to dance where there is music
Grammar Note
"tiyeni" is the "let us" hortative. Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.
Nyimbo ndi zabwino.
The music is good.
Usage
A friendly remark on songs or live music
Grammar Note
"nyimbo" is a plural-class noun, so the adjective agrees as "zabwino". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.
Sindimwa mowa.
I do not drink alcohol.
Usage
A simple refusal of alcohol; "mowa" means beer and alcohol in general
Grammar Note
One written word: si- (not) + ndi- (I) + -mwa (drink).
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