Dialogue: To the tailor

Anthony is a very well know person in his community for his profession. He makes male's wearing items of all ages. Kagenza meets Anthony in his workshop with a request to make him a trouser. When the deal was made and concluded, Kagenza went home happy.

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Kagenza
(He shakes his hand.)
Muraho Antony
Hello, Antony
Antoni
(He shakes his hand.)
Muraho namwe Kagenza
Hello too, Kagenza
Kagenza
(Softly)
Umurimo wawe ni uwuhe?
What is your job?
Antoni
(With a low tone.)
Njyewe ndi umudozi. Ndoda amakabutura n’amashati y’abana b’ikigero cyose.
A tailor or dress maker. I do make children’s short pants and shirts for all ages.
Kagenza
(Curious)
Udoda iby’abana gusa?
Do you only make children items?
Antoni
(With confidence.)
Amapantalo n’amashati y’abagabo nayo ndayadoda.
I do make trousers and shirts for men too.
Kagenza
(With a low tone.)
Ipantalo yankwira wayindodera ku mafranga angahe?
How much would a trouser of my size cost me?
Antoni
(With confidence.)
Byaterwa n’igitambaro uhitamo. Ibyo ari byo byose, igiciro kiri hagati y’amafranga ibihumbi bitanu n’ibihumbi cumi.
It would depend on the material you choose. In any case, the price is between Frw 5,000 and 10,000.
Kagenza
(With surprise.)
Ntabwo bihenda namba. Mbese wandodera ipantalo mu gihe kingana iki?
They are not expensive at all. How long would it take to make one trouser for me?
Antoni
(With confidence.)
Nayikudodera mu minsi itatu kuko ubu mfite abakiriya benshi.
I can make it for you within three days because now I have many clients.
Kagenza
(With satisfaction)
Ndashaka ko undodera nk’iriya pantalo imanitse ku ngango.
I want you to make me one like that one hang over there.
Antoni
(With a low tone.)
Iriya ni ibihumbi munani na magana atanu
That one costs Frw 8,500.
Kagenza
(With satisfaction)
Nta ngorane. Reka ahubwo nkwishyure nonaha.
No problem. Let me pay you right now.
Antoni
(Smiling)
Uzanyishyura uje kuyitwara. Egera hino ngupime mu nda n’uburebure.
You will pay me when will come to collect it. Come closer so that I may take measurements.
Kagenza
(Very excited.)
Nzaza kuyijyana ejobundi.
I'll come collect it the day after tomorrow.
Antoni
(They shake hands.)
Nzaba nkwiteguye.
​I'll be ready for you.