Wichtige Grammatik
Subject prefixes for verbs are essential in Swahili to show who is doing the action. For 'fanya' (to do/make), the subject prefix changes based on the subject.
Ninafanya kazi. (I am working.) — 'Ni-' is the subject prefix for 'I'.
The present tense infix '-na-' is used to indicate an ongoing or habitual action. It is placed between the subject prefix and the verb stem.
Anazungumza. (He/She is speaking.) — 'A-' is the subject prefix, '-na-' is the present tense infix, and '-zungumza' is the verb stem.
When expressing future tense, the infix '-ta-' is used. It also goes between the subject prefix and the verb stem.
Nitafanya nini? (What will I do?) — 'Ni-' for 'I', '-ta-' for future.
For past tense, the infix '-li-' is used. It follows the same placement as the other infixes.
Alifanya hivyo. (He/She did that.) — 'A-' for 'He/She', '-li-' for past.
The imperative form (giving a command) for 'fanya' is simply 'fanya' for singular and 'fanyeni' for plural.
Fanya haraka! (Do it quickly!)
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Which of these means 'to do'?
The word 'fanya' means 'to do' or 'to make' in Swahili.
I want to ___ work. (Nataka ___ kazi.)
In this sentence, 'fanya' fits perfectly to mean 'to do work'.
What is the correct Swahili word for 'make'?
'Fanya' can mean both 'to do' and 'to make'.
The word 'fanya' means 'to eat'.
No, 'fanya' means 'to do' or 'to make'. 'To eat' is 'kula'.
You can use 'fanya' when you want to say 'to make a mistake'.
Yes, 'kufanya makosa' means 'to make mistakes'.
If you want to say 'to do homework', you would use 'fanya'.
That's right, 'kufanya kazi ya nyumbani' means 'to do homework'.
Write a simple sentence in Swahili using 'fanya' to say 'I do work.'
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Ninafanya kazi.
Write a sentence in Swahili using 'fanya' to say 'You (singular) make food.'
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Unafanya chakula.
Write a short sentence in Swahili using 'fanya' to say 'He/She does good things.'
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Anafanya mema.
What does 'Mimi hufanya kazi' mean?
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Mimi hufanya kazi kila siku. Wewe hufanya nini?
What does 'Mimi hufanya kazi' mean?
'Mimi' means 'I', and 'hufanya kazi' means 'do work'.
'Mimi' means 'I', and 'hufanya kazi' means 'do work'.
What is Juma doing?
Read this passage:
Juma anafanya chai sasa. Chai ni tamu.
What is Juma doing?
'Anafanya chai' means 'is making tea'.
'Anafanya chai' means 'is making tea'.
What does 'Sisi tunafanya mazoezi' mean?
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Sisi tunafanya mazoezi asubuhi. Ni vizuri kwa afya.
What does 'Sisi tunafanya mazoezi' mean?
'Sisi' means 'We', and 'tunafanya mazoezi' means 'do exercises'.
'Sisi' means 'We', and 'tunafanya mazoezi' means 'do exercises'.
This sentence means 'Hard work brings success.' 'Kazi' means work, 'ngumu' means hard, 'huleta' means brings, and 'mafanikio' means success.
This sentence means 'We are making great efforts to achieve our goals.' 'Tunafanya' means we are doing/making, 'juhudi' means efforts, 'kubwa' means great, 'kufikia' means to reach/achieve, 'malengo' means goals, and 'yetu' means our.
This sentence means 'You cannot make changes without action.' 'Huwezi' means you cannot, 'kufanya' means to do/make, 'mabadiliko' means changes, 'bila' means without, and 'hatua' means action.
The speaker is talking about making wise decisions in the modern world.
Listen for how collective efforts can bring about significant changes.
The government's role in investigating corruption.
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Unafikiri ni hatua gani serikali inapaswa kufanya ili kuboresha sekta ya afya nchini?
Focus: fanya
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Read this aloud:
Eleza jinsi teknolojia inavyoweza kufanya mabadiliko chanya katika elimu ya vijana.
Focus: fanya
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Kwa maoni yako, ni nini unachopaswa kufanya ili kufanikiwa katika taaluma yako?
Focus: fanya
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