Directions

1. Koree hoteli?

   Where is the hotel?

   Usage

   Used to ask passers-by where a hotel is. Add the hotel's name to be clearer

   Grammar Note

   Koree means "where is" and the thing you are looking for follows it directly. Hoteli is a Swahili-type loan and is also heard as enkoteli. Borrowed word. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

2. Kedianye

   Left

   Usage

   The word for the left side or direction; use it with a hand gesture when giving directions

   Grammar Note

   A noun meaning the left hand or side; "left hand" is enkaina e kedianye. A word for "right" is not confirmed, so show right with a gesture

3. Koree benki?

   Where is the bank?

   Usage

   Used when looking for a bank to change money or withdraw cash

   Grammar Note

   The pattern is Koree plus the thing you seek. Benki is a Swahili-type loan. Borrowed word. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. Koree sokoni?

   Where is the market?

   Usage

   Used to ask where the market is when you want to shop or buy food

   Grammar Note

   Sokoni is a Swahili-type loan, and the form osokoni with o- is also common. Borrowed word. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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