Dating & Romance

1. Ninakupenda.

   I love you.

   Usage

   Used to express love or strong affection

   Grammar Note

   "ku-" is the second-person object prefix "you", "penda" means "to love"

2. Je, ungependa kwenda pamoja nami?

   Would you like to go out with me?

   Usage

   Used to ask someone out on a date

   Grammar Note

   "ungependa" is the conditional form used for polite invitations

3. Wewe ni mzuri sana.

   You are very beautiful/handsome.

   Usage

   Used to compliment someone's appearance

   Grammar Note

   "wewe ni mzuri" uses the copula "ni" to say "you are beautiful"

4. Namba yako ya simu ni nini?

   What is your phone number?

   Usage

   Used to ask for someone's phone number

   Grammar Note

   "ni nini" is a question expression meaning "what is it"

5. Ninafurahia kuwa nawe.

   I enjoy being with you.

   Usage

   Used to express enjoyment of someone's company

   Grammar Note

   "nawe" is a contraction of "na" (with) and "wewe" (you)

6. Tunaweza kukutana tena kesho?

   Can we meet again tomorrow?

   Usage

   Used to suggest another meeting

   Grammar Note

   "kukutana" is a reciprocal verb meaning "to meet each other"

7. Samahani, siwezi kuja.

   Sorry, I cannot come.

   Usage

   Used to politely decline an invitation

   Grammar Note

   "siwezi" is the negative form of "ninaweza" (I can)

8. Ninataka kukujua zaidi.

   I want to get to know you more.

   Usage

   Used to express interest in getting to know someone better

   Grammar Note

   "ku-" in "kukujua" is the second-person object prefix "you"

9. Tunaweza kwenda mbali pamoja.

   We can go far together.

   Usage

   Used to express hope for a future together

   Grammar Note

   "mbali" means "far/distant" used as an adverb

10. Moyo wangu uko nawe.

    My heart is with you.

    Usage

    Used to express affection or emotional connection poetically

    Grammar Note

    "uko nawe" expresses presence "is with you"

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