Money & Exchange

1. Ketii ATM?

   Is there an ATM?

   Usage

   Used when looking for a place to withdraw cash. A word for "nearby" is not confirmed

   Grammar Note

   Ketii means "there is". Word order stays the same; a rising tone makes it a question. ATM is English in origin and used as is. Borrowed word. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

2. Nchooki risiti ai

   Give me my receipt

   Usage

   Used after paying, to ask for a receipt

   Grammar Note

   Nchooki is the command form of the verb a-ishoo "to give" with -ki "to me". Risiti (receipt) is a Swahili-type loan word. No fixed polite formula is confirmed, so add a smile and ashe (thanks). Borrowed word; native review recommended

3. Amaa iyata M-Pesa?

   Do you have M-Pesa?

   Usage

   Used to check with a shop or stall holder whether you can pay by M-Pesa, the mobile-phone payment service

   Grammar Note

   Amaa is a question particle and iyata means "you have". M-Pesa is a brand name, said as is. A direct "can I use" form is not confirmed. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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