Swahili readings / Beginner 1 / Daily Routine

Going to the Market

Kwenda Sokoni

Asubuhi ninaamka mapema na ninaenda sokoni karibu na nyumba yangu. Nimevaa shati nyepesi na viatu vya kutembea. Nimebeba mfuko tupu, ninafurahi kununua vitu safi. Sokoni ninawasalimia wauzaji kwa tabasamu. Nauliza bei ya nyanya, viazi, karoti, na ndizi. Muuza anasema bei ni nzuri, lakini naomba punguzo kidogo. Tunacheka, tunakubaliana, na nalipa kwa shilingi taslimu. Nanunua pia mkate mdogo, maziwa baridi, na mayai mawili. Harufu ya matunda na maua inanifanya nihisi njaa. Kabla ya kurudi nyumbani, nakaa kidogo, nakunywa maji, na ninaangalia watu wakinunua. Baadaye nabeba mfuko wangu mzito nyumbani, ninaandaa chakula rahisi na kupumzika.

English Translation

In the morning I wake up early and I go to the market near my house. I wear a light shirt and walking shoes. I carry an empty bag, I am happy to buy fresh things. At the market I greet the sellers with a smile. I ask the price of tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and bananas. The seller says the price is good, but I ask for a small discount. We laugh, we agree, and I pay with cash shillings. I also buy a small bread, cold milk, and two eggs. The smell of fruit and flowers makes me feel hungry. Before returning home, I sit a little, I drink water, and I watch people buying. Later I carry my heavy bag home, I prepare simple food and rest.