Volunteering

1. Kugwasya

   To help

   Usage

   Helping or assisting someone

   Grammar Note

   A verb infinitive, beginning with ku-; the root is "-gwasya". Do not confuse it with "wasya" (to wash)

2. Ndiyanda kugwasya.

   I want to help.

   Usage

   Says that you would like to help as a volunteer

   Grammar Note

   "Ndiyanda" is followed by a verb in the "ku-" infinitive. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Sena ndilakonzya kugwasya?

   May I help?

   Usage

   Asks whether you can lend a hand

   Grammar Note

   "Sena ndilakonzya ku-...?" means "May I ...?". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. Kubeleka

   To work

   Usage

   Working, or doing a job

   Grammar Note

   A verb infinitive, beginning with ku-; the root is "-beleka". It goes with the noun "mulimo" (work)

5. Ndiyanda kubeleka mumunzi.

   I want to work in the village.

   Usage

   Says that you would like to work in a village or local community

   Grammar Note

   "Mumunzi" is "mu" (in) joined to "munzi" (village, town). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

6. Sikulyaaba

   Volunteer

   Usage

   A person who offers to help of their own accord

   Grammar Note

   A class 1 noun (a person); "si-" marks "one who ...". Attested in dictionary only; native review recommended

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