Internet & WiFi

1. Xana inthaneti yi tirha?

   Is the internet working?

   Usage

   Checks the connection at a lodging or shop

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "inthaneti" is a loanword

2. Inthaneti a yi tirhi

   The internet is not working

   Usage

   Reports that the connection is down

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). Negation is "a" + concord + verb ending in "-i"

3. Ndzi lava nomboro ya wena ya foni

   I want your phone number

   Usage

   Used when you want someone's contact number

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "nomboro" and "foni" are loanwords; the class 9 linker is "ya"

4. Ndzi nyikeni nomboro ya n'wina ya foni

   Please give me your phone number

   Usage

   A polite request to an elder or a stranger

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). The "-ni" imperative and "n'wina" give the polite tone

5. Ndzi lava ku teka xifaniso

   I want to take a photo

   Usage

   Says that you want to take a picture

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "lava ku" plus a verb means "want to"

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