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Asking for Help & Directions

Learning Objective

Learn to ask for and give assistance and directions

Theory

Being able to ask for help and give directions is essential when traveling or in unfamiliar situations.

Key Rules:

  • Always start with "Ndisavye" (excuse me/please)
  • Be clear about what you need
  • Use location words accurately
  • Thank people for their help

Examples:

Asking for directions
A

Ndisavye, isoko liri aha? B: Gendera bulembe, liri harya.

Excuse me, where is the market? B: Go straight, it's over there.

Requesting assistance
A

Mwandesha? B: Ehe, nkwandesha.

Can you help me? B: Yes, I can help you.

Specific directions
A

Nzire ku nzu ya Mukandoli. B: Gendera ku bubale bwa buryo.

I want to go to Mukandoli's house. B: Go to the right side.

Expressing thanks
A

Webale muno kwa kundesha! B: Kale, nta kibi.

Thank you very much for helping me! B: Okay, no problem.

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Asking for Help & Directions

Learn to ask for and give assistance and directions

Lesson overview

Being able to ask for help and give directions is essential when traveling or in unfamiliar situations.

Key rules

  • Always start with "Ndisavye" (excuse me/please)
  • Be clear about what you need
  • Use location words accurately
  • Thank people for their help

Kifuliiru examples with translations

A: Ndisavye, isoko liri aha? B: Gendera bulembe, liri harya.
A: Excuse me, where is the market? B: Go straight, it's over there.
Asking for directions
A: Mwandesha? B: Ehe, nkwandesha.
A: Can you help me? B: Yes, I can help you.
Requesting assistance
A: Nzire ku nzu ya Mukandoli. B: Gendera ku bubale bwa buryo.
A: I want to go to Mukandoli's house. B: Go to the right side.
Specific directions
A: Webale muno kwa kundesha! B: Kale, nta kibi.
A: Thank you very much for helping me! B: Okay, no problem.
Expressing thanks