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Hi I am Boniface Ndirangu, a teacher on I-talki. I am excellent in Gikuyu/Swahili and I believe in taking enough time with a student until they are well familiar with the language. Students are then able to use it in their day to day lives as would be necessary. Please choose me as I have a deep passion to deliver. Thank you. . Ũhoro waku? Niĩ njĩtagwo Boniface Ndirangũ na ndĩ mũrutani wa Gĩkũyũ kana Gĩgĩkũyũ kana Kikuyu thĩinĩ wa Italki na U-Tubu. Nĩ njĩtĩkĩtie na ngekĩrĩra mũno ũhoro wa kuoya ihinda rĩiganu na mũrutwo nĩguo gũtigĩrĩra atĩ nĩanyita wega rũthiomi rũrũ, na atĩ oro nake ahota kwaria, kwĩyaria, kwandĩka, gũthikĩrĩria, kũigua na kũnyita rũthiomi rũrũ rwega ma, atarĩ na thĩĩna kana nganja. Nĩingĩĩhoya mũno kũrĩ we wĩtĩkĩre ngũrute rũthiomi rũrũ njarĩtie kuuma ndĩ mũnini- ũgũo nĩ takuuga kuuma o kĩhumo kĩa ũtũũro wakwa, nawe nĩũkũgĩnĩka kũrũmenya ũrĩa kwagĩrĩire. Nĩ thengiũ mũno.
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  • Answered
    No, not the same. When using both, you have "two" in mind- and thus plural is needed. For example, that portion of the sea is claimed by both countries. When you use either, then you have "one" or "the other" in mind. There is at least one of them but not the two of them together. Singular form is used with "either". For example, that portion of the sea is not claimed by either country.
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    January 17, 2019
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    Please Count 1- 10 in your Native Language- and/or a Language that you are Learning. It's Fun!

    In Kikuyu: 1 = Ä©mwe, 2 = igÄ©rÄ©,  3= ithatÅ©, 4 = inya, 5 = ithano, 6 = ithathatÅ©, 7 = mÅ©gwanja, 8 = inyanya, 9 = kenda, 10= ikÅ©mi

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    In Swahili: 1 = moja, 2 = mbili,  3= tatu, 4 = nne, 5 = tano, 6 = sita, 7 = saba, 8 = nane, 9 = tisa, 10= kumi

    January 17, 2019
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    Gikuyu Basics: Vowels

    In English we have 5 vowels. But in Kikuyu you need to add 2 (Ä© and Å©) to the 5 (to get 7). These are: a e i o u Ä© Å©. Their sounds, just like explained in the video never change.  Also if in some books/reference materials/tutorials you can find the arrangement as thus- a e i Ä© o u Ä© Å©- do not be confused. It’s a matter of preference here, not so much of principle. I prefer a e i o u Ä© Å©.

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    The sounds:

    a as in mat,

    e as in hen,

    i as in fin,

    o as in con,

    u as in put,

    Ä© as in ate,

    Å© as in whole.

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    https://youtu.be/zZXDTr5qC-E

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    November 13, 2018
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    Gikuyu basics

    I'll be posting Gīkūyū postings here for learners. If you have specific areas or questions, feel free to ask.


    Boniface, your Kikuyu teacher.

    November 1, 2018
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  • Commented

    Hi Malaika, I just read your post and indeed it could be so hard. However, if that language you are trying to learn is Gīkūyū, then I could be of help. Tafadhali wasiliana nami ukiweza. Ahsante.

    Boniface.

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    October 31, 2018
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  • Answered
    ...in 9th grade.
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    October 31, 2018
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    New Swahili Students Welcomed

    I was on leave but am now recruiting new Swahili students. Welcome.

    August 12, 2014
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    There's no difference. It's only that "thank you" is more formal/official, like you would write in an a job application letter. ''Thanks'', on the other hand, is more casual like Jmat has said and it is used more in common conversations between people, friends, workmates, etc.
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    July 26, 2014
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    I'm looking to enrol new Swahili students.

    I'm looking to enrol new Swahili students.  Just let me know.

    July 14, 2014
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    How to Comfort a Sick Person in Swahili; and in Your Language?

    You: Habari yako kaka (or dada)? (How are you my brother (or sister)?)

     

    Patient: Njema tu. (I'm just ok)

    You: Wajiskiaje leo? (How are you feeling today?)

    Patient:Naumwa sana na kicwa na mgongo pia joto jingi mwili wote unewaka moto.  (I'm paining in the head and back and also I have fever it's like my whole body is on fire).

    You: Pole sana kwa maumivu. Umepata matibabu? (I'm so sorry for your illness. Have you received treatment?)

    Patient: Ahsante. Bado naendelea kutibiwa. (Thank you. I'm still under treatment.)

    You: Utapona, usijali. Pia nakuombea sana. (You'll be well, don't worry. Also, I'm praying hard for you.)

    Patient: Thank you! (Ahsante!)

     

     

     

     

    June 30, 2014
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