Banking & ATM

1. Benki iko wapi?

   Where is the bank?

   Usage

   Used when looking for the nearest bank

   Grammar Note

   "wapi" is a question word meaning "where"

2. Nataka kubadilisha pesa.

   I want to exchange money.

   Usage

   Used at currency exchange offices or banks

   Grammar Note

   "kubadilisha" is the infinitive form of "to exchange"

3. Kiwango cha ubadilishaji ni gani?

   What is the exchange rate?

   Usage

   Used to check exchange rates before converting currency

   Grammar Note

   "ni gani" means "what is it" or "which one"

4. ATM ya kutolea pesa iko wapi?

   Where can I find an ATM to withdraw money?

   Usage

   Used when looking for an ATM to withdraw cash

   Grammar Note

   "X iko wapi?" is the basic way to ask where something is. The applicative -tolea makes it one noun phrase: "an ATM to withdraw money at".

5. Ninataka kufungua akaunti ya benki.

   I want to open a bank account.

   Usage

   Used when opening a bank account for long-term stays

   Grammar Note

   "kufungua" is the infinitive of "to open"

6. Ninaweza kupeleka pesa nje ya nchi?

   Can I send money abroad?

   Usage

   Used when needing to transfer money internationally

   Grammar Note

   "nje ya nchi" literally means "outside of country"

7. Kadi yangu haikufanya kazi.

   My card did not work.

   Usage

   Used when a card payment is declined

   Grammar Note

   "haiku-" is the negative past tense prefix

8. Tafadhali nipe risiti.

   Please give me a receipt.

   Usage

   Used after a transaction to request a receipt

   Grammar Note

   "nipe" is the imperative form of "give me"

9. M-Pesa inafanya kazi hapa?

   Does M-Pesa work here?

   Usage

   Used to check if M-Pesa mobile payment is accepted

   Grammar Note

   "inafanya kazi" literally means "does work" and is used for "functions/works"

10. Naomba msaada kuhusu akaunti yangu.

    I need help regarding my account.

    Usage

    Used when seeking assistance from bank staff about an account issue

    Grammar Note

    "naomba" is a polite verb meaning "I request/ask"

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