Bedeutung
Using an iron to flatten clothes.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Tanzania, 'kupiga pasi' is often a social activity. Men might gather at a local 'kobi' (laundry stall) to have their clothes ironed while discussing politics or sports. In Kenyan urban areas, 'kupiga pasi' is a key part of the 'smart' culture. Even in informal settlements, looking sharp is a way to command respect in the business world. In Zanzibar, traditional 'kanzus' (long white robes) require expert ironing. There are specialists who only 'piga pasi' for these garments to ensure the pleats are perfect. The phrase has been completely adopted into sports. A player who is good at passing is called 'fundi wa pasi' (a technician of passes).
Master the 'Piga' logic
Once you understand that 'kupiga' is used for tools, you'll find it easier to learn phrases like 'kupiga mswaki' (to brush teeth) and 'kupiga randa' (to plane wood).
Heat check
When using the phrase in a laundry shop, specify 'pasi ya baridi' (cool iron) for delicate fabrics to avoid damage.
Bedeutung
Using an iron to flatten clothes.
Master the 'Piga' logic
Once you understand that 'kupiga' is used for tools, you'll find it easier to learn phrases like 'kupiga mswaki' (to brush teeth) and 'kupiga randa' (to plane wood).
Heat check
When using the phrase in a laundry shop, specify 'pasi ya baridi' (cool iron) for delicate fabrics to avoid damage.
The 'Smart' compliment
If someone says 'Umepiga pasi kweli!' they are complimenting your neat appearance, not just your ironing skills.
Soccer context
If you are at a bar watching a match, shouting 'Piga pasi!' is a great way to blend in with the local fans.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kupiga'.
Jana, kaka yangu ____ pasi shati lake jipya.
'Jana' means yesterday, so we need the past tense prefix -li-.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am ironing'?
Chagua jibu sahihi:
'Kupiga pasi' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning.
Linganisha maneno haya:
These terms distinguish between different types of ironing and the sports context.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Mbona nguo zako zina makunyanzi? B: Samahani, nimesahau _______.
The context of 'makunyanzi' (wrinkles) requires 'kupiga pasi' (ironing).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of Pasi
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJana, kaka yangu ____ pasi shati lake jipya.
'Jana' means yesterday, so we need the past tense prefix -li-.
Chagua jibu sahihi:
'Kupiga pasi' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These terms distinguish between different types of ironing and the sports context.
A: Mbona nguo zako zina makunyanzi? B: Samahani, nimesahau _______.
The context of 'makunyanzi' (wrinkles) requires 'kupiga pasi' (ironing).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. It's used in both formal business settings and casual home conversations.
No, that's 'kunyoosha nywele.' Using 'kupiga pasi' for hair sounds like you're using a clothing iron on your head.
It's a charcoal iron, a metal box filled with hot coals used in areas without electricity.
Yes, it's a loanword that entered Swahili through colonial contact.
Use the prepositional form: 'Ninakupigia pasi.'
Yes, 'mpiga pasi' or 'dobi' (laundryman).
Yes, you can specify 'pasi ya mvuke' if needed, but 'kupiga pasi' covers all types.
It's a soccer term for a 'through-ball' that pierces the defense.
Swahili uses 'kupiga' for many actions involving tools or mechanical force.
Yes, it's universal across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the DRC.
Pasi ina moto sana.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'nguo ina makunyanzi' means the clothes are wrinkled.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kunyoosha nguo
synonymTo straighten clothes
Kupiga simu
similarTo make a phone call
Kupiga picha
similarTo take a photo
Kupigwa pasi
specialized formTo be ironed
Pasi ya mpenyezo
specialized formA through-ball (soccer)
