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Hi everyone! I'm Alisha.
Welcome to Conversational Phrases!
We've found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you'll use in real conversations.
In this lesson, you'll learn conversational phrases to use when apologizing to someone. After watching this video, you'll be able to apologize and say what you're apologizing for.
Now, let's take a look at some conversational phrases!
Listen to the dialogue.
Samahani kwa kuchelewa.
Usijali kuhusu hilo.
Once more with the English translation.
Samahani kwa kuchelewa.
“I'm sorry for being late.”
Usijali kuhusu hilo.
“Don't worry about it.”
First of all you'll need to learn how to say "I'm sorry for [reason]."
The pattern is: Samahani kwa [reason].
This Swahili sentence literally translates as "Sorry for [reason]." But it means "I'm sorry for [reason].".
For example:
"I'm sorry for being late."
Samahani kwa kuchelewa., Samahani kwa kuchelewa.
Now, how do you respond that it's okay?
Usijali kuhusu hilo.
"Don't worry about it."
Listen to it again: Usijali kuhusu hilo., Usijali kuhusu hilo.
"Don't worry about it."

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