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How do you say will marry me in Swahili?

There isn't a direct equivalent of "will marry me" in Swahili. The phrase needs to be broken down to convey the meaning accurately. Here's how you could express it, depending on the context:

Formal:

* "Unataka kunioa?" (Do you want to marry me?)

* "Je, ungependa kuwa mke/mume wangu?" (Would you like to be my wife/husband?)

Informal:

* "Unanipenda?" (Do you love me?) - This can be interpreted as a proposal if the context is right.

* "Utakuwa mke/mume wangu?" (Will you be my wife/husband?) - This is more direct, but can sound blunt.

More Romantic:

* "Nataka kutumia maisha yangu yote na wewe." (I want to spend my whole life with you.)

* "Wewe ndio upendo wa maisha yangu." (You are the love of my life.)

Important Note: In Swahili culture, it is often considered more appropriate for the man to propose marriage. The woman usually responds to the proposal.

Remember, the best way to say "will you marry me" in Swahili is to consider the tone you want to set and the relationship you have with the person you are asking.

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