Public Transport

1. Basi ikunyamuka nthawi yanji?

   What time does the bus leave?

   Usage

   The answer is usually in English numbers

   Grammar Note

   "basi" is a loanword from English "bus". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

2. Basi ina ikubwera liti?

   When does the next bus come?

   Usage

   Asks about the next bus

   Grammar Note

   "ina" means "another". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

3. Ndikufuna tikiti ya basi.

   I want a bus ticket.

   Usage

   Buying a bus ticket; add the destination to be sure

   Grammar Note

   "tikiti" is a class 9 loanword from "ticket". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

4. Minibasi iyi ikupita ku ___?

   Does this minibus go to ___?

   Usage

   Check the destination before boarding

   Grammar Note

   "minibasi" is a loanword from "minibus". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

5. Sitima iyi ikupita kuti?

   Where is this ship going?

   Usage

   "sitima" is ship in the Bible and can mean train

   Grammar Note

   "sitima" is a class 9 noun. Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

6. Ndikufuna kutsika apa.

   I want to get off here.

   Usage

   Tell the driver where to stop

   Grammar Note

   "kutsika" means "go down". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

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