Feelings

1. Nĩngenete

   I'm glad.

   Usage

   When you hear good news.

   Grammar Note

   The Bible has "Nĩngenete mũno" (I am very glad). "nĩ-" marks affirmation and "ngenete" is "I am glad" (perfect of "kena").

2. Ndĩ na gĩkeno

   I'm happy.

   Usage

   To say you are happy.

   Grammar Note

   "ndĩ na" = I have, "gĩkeno" = joy. The Bible has "ndĩ na gĩkeno" (I have joy) in a similar sentence.

3. Nĩngwendete

   I love you.

   Usage

   To tell someone you love them.

   Grammar Note

   In the Bible (John 21) Peter answers "Nĩngwendete" (I love you). The "-gw-" inside the verb carries "you".

4. Ndĩ na kĩeha

   I'm sad.

   Usage

   To say you feel sad.

   Grammar Note

   "ndĩ na" = I have, "kĩeha" = sorrow or pain. The Bible has "Niĩ ndĩ na kĩeha" (I am grieved).

5. Ndĩ na marakara

   I'm angry.

   Usage

   To say you are angry.

   Grammar Note

   "ndĩ na" = I have, "marakara" = anger (plural only). The Bible has "ndĩ na marakara".

6. Ndĩ na guoya

   I'm afraid.

   Usage

   To say you are afraid.

   Grammar Note

   "ndĩ na" = I have, "guoya" = fear. The Bible has "Ndĩ na guoya" (I am afraid).

7. Nĩnogete

   I'm tired.

   Usage

   When you are tired.

   Grammar Note

   The Bible has "Nĩnogete mũno" (I am very tired). "-nogete" is the perfect of "noga" (to be tired).

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