Flirting

1. Uri mwiza cane

   You are very beautiful

   Usage

   A gentle compliment that works for a man or a woman

   Grammar Note

   u- (you) + ri (are) + mwiza (good, beautiful, in the form used for people) + cane (very)

2. Ndanezerewe kukumenya

   I am happy to meet you

   Usage

   To show goodwill when you first meet

   Grammar Note

   n- (I) + -da- (present) + -nezerewe (happy) + kukumenya (to know you)

3. Mpa nomero yawe ya terefone

   Give me your phone number

   Usage

   Ask for contact details, and back off if the person is not comfortable

   Grammar Note

   mpa (give me) + nomero (number) + yawe (your) + ya terefone (of the phone)

4. Ndashaka kunywa nawe

   I want to have a drink with you

   Usage

   An invitation that works for tea as well as alcohol

   Grammar Note

   n- (I) + -da- (present) + -shaka (want) + kunywa (drink) + nawe (with you)

5. Ndashaka kujana nawe

   I want to go out with you

   Usage

   To invite someone along; kujana means "to go together"

   Grammar Note

   n- (I) + -da- (present) + -shaka (want) + kujana (go together) + nawe (with you)

6. Ndagukunda

   I like you

   Usage

   It can mean "I like you" or "I love you", so mind the context

   Grammar Note

   n- (I) + -da- (present) + -gu- (you) + -kunda (like, love)

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