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Ni filamu nzuri. It’s a Great Film.
In this post we’ll look at lots of vocabulary and expressions you can use to talk about movies. If books are more your think, check out this post. Let’s start with some basic related vocabulary.
- filamu
movie, film - Wacha tutazame filamu usiku wa leo.
Let’s watch a film tonight. - mwigizaji
actor, actress
- Ni mwigizaji mzuri sana.
He’s/She’s a really good actor. - Ni mwigizaji ninayempenda zaidi.
He’s/ She’s my favorite actor/actress. - mkurugenzi
director - Yeye ndiye mwelekezi ninayempenda.
He’s/She’s my favorite director. - Ni nani nyota katika filamu hiyo?
Who is the star in that movie? - Nani anaigiza katika filamu hiyo?
Who acts in that movie?
Unapenda filamu za aina gani? What kind of movies do you like?
Most people enjoy certain kinds of films more than others. Let’s look at how to talk about movie genres, which ones you like, and which ones you don’t. Which of these movie genres do you like? filamu ya vitendo action, filamu ya makala adventure, filamu ya vichekesho comedy, filamu ya kisayansi science-fiction, filamu ya fantasia fantasy, filamu ya kutisha horror, filamu ya mapenzi romance, filamu ya vichekesho ya kimapenzi romantic comedy, filamu ya siri mystery, filamu ya shauku suspense, filamu ya kusisimua thriller, filamu ya maandishi documentary, filamu ya watoto children’s, filamu ya maigizo drama, filamu ya uhaishaji animation, filamu ya maigizo ya uhalifu crime drama, filamu ya magharibi western, filamu ya muziki musical, filamu ya karate martial arts, filamu ya kihistoria historical, filamu ya maafa disaster, filamu ya wasifu biography, filamu ya shujaa superhero, filamu ya kijasusi spy, filamu ya tamthilia ya kisheria legal drama.
- Ninapenda filamu za kisayansi.
I love science fiction films. - Siwezi kutazama filamu za kimuziki.
I can’t stand musicals. - Sijawahi kutazama sinema za kutisha.
I have never watched horror movies. - Drama za uhalifu ndizo filamu ninazopenda zaidi.
Crime dramas are my favorite kind of movies. - Najisikia kutazama vichekesho usiku wa leo.
I feel like watching a comedy tonight. - Siko kwenye hali ya filamu yenye umakini.
I’m not in the mood for a serious movie. - Sitaki kutazama filamu ya kutisha.
I don’t want to watch a scary movie. - Nataka kutazama filamu ya kuinua.
I want to watch something uplifting.
Siwezi kusubiri kuona filamu hiyo. I can’t wait to see that film.
You may have a lot to say during the months (or years!) before a big film is released.
- Filamu inatoka lini?
When is the film coming out? - Tarehe ya kutolewa ni nini?
What’s the release date? - Inapata hakiki nzuri sana.
It’s getting really good reviews. - Inapata hakiki mbaya sana.
It’s getting really bad reviews. - Nilipenda filamu yake ya mwisho.
I loved his/her last movie. - Ni muendelezo, na nilipenda filamu ya kwanza.
It’s a sequel, and I loved the first movie. - Ni mwendelezo, na nilichukia sinema ya kwanza.
It’s a sequel, and I hated the first movie. - Je, umeona trela ya filamu mpya ?
Have you seen the trailer for the new movie yet? - Trela inaonekana nzuri sana.
The trailer looks really good. - Trela inaonekana ya kutisha.
The trailer looks terrible.
Kwenye Sinema At the Movies
Here’s some vocabulary for when you finally get to the cinema to see the movie.
- Nilinunua tikiti mtandaoni.
I bought tickets online. - Tunapaswa kununua tikiti kwenye sinema.
We are supposed to buy tickets at the cinema. - Lo, tikiti za filamu ni ghali!
Wow, movie tickets are expensive! - Tuna viti vizuri.
We have great seats. - Tuna viti vya kutisha.
We have awful seats. - Ninaweza kuona kikamilifu!
I can see perfectly! - Sioni kitu! Mtu huyu anazuia mtazamo wangu.
I can’t see a thing! This guy is blocking my view. - Ninahisi kupata bisi.
I feel like getting some popcorn. - Hao watu wanaongea kwa sauti kubwa sana!
Those people are talking too loud! - Sinema imejaa sana.
The cinema is too crowded. - Nyamaza! Filamu inaanza.
Be quiet! The movie’s starting. - Lazima niende chooni ila sitaki kukosa chochote!
I have to go to the bathroom but I don’t want to miss anything!
Hebu Tuitazame Filamu hiyo Nyumbani. Let’s Watch the Movie At Home.
For many people, watching movies at home is easier and more enjoyable.
- Wacha tutiririshe sinema usiku wa leo.
Let’s stream a movie tonight. - Kuna filamu nyingi sana za kuchagua.
There are too many movies to choose from. - Sijisikii kutazama filamu hiyo. Vipi kuhusu hii?
I don’t feel like watching that movie. How about this one? - Kidhibiti cha mbali kiko wapi?
Where’s the remote [control]? - Sitisha! Lazima niende Msalani.
Pause it! I have to go to the bathroom. - Rudisha nyuma! Alisema nini?
Rewind! What did he/she say?
Nilipenda sinema hiyo. I loved that movie.
Hopefully you really liked what you saw. If so, you may want to say this.
- Filamu ilikuwa nzuri/ya kustaajabisha/ya kupendeza.
The movie was great/fantastic/wonderful. - Uigizaji ulikuwa mzuri sana.
The acting was really good. - Msuko ulikuwa wa asili.
The plot was original. - Ilikuwa ya haraka sana na ya kusisimua.
It was very fast-paced and exciting. - Nilimpenda mhusika mkuu.
I loved the main character. - Filamu hiyo ilikuwa nzuri.
The filming was beautiful. - Kulikuwa na njama ya kushangaza.
There was a surprising plot twist. - Ningeiona hiyo sinema tena.
I would see that movie again. - Ninapendekeza sana, unapaswa kuiona!
I highly recommend it, you should see it!
Niliichukia sinema hiyo. I hated that movie.
But of course, lots of movies are complete duds.
- Filamu ilikuwa mbaya/ya kutisha.
The movie was terrible/awful. - Uigizaji ulikuwa mbaya sana.
The acting was really bad. - Msuko huo haukuwa wa asili.
The plot was unoriginal. - Ilikuwa polepole sana na ya kuchosha.
It was very slow and boring. - Sikupenda mhusika mkuu.
I didn’t like the main character. - Upigaji picha ulikuwa mbaya.
The filming was bad. - Msuko ulikuwa wazi kabisa.
The plot was completely predictable. - Ilikuwa ni kupoteza muda na pesa!
That was a waste of time and money! - Usione filamu hiyo, utaichukia.
Don’t see that movie, you would hate it.
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