Significado
The state-owned or central bank.
Contexto cultural
In Tanzania, the 'Benki Kuu ya Tanzania' (BoT) is a landmark of national sovereignty. It was central to the 'Ujamaa' policy, ensuring that the state controlled the 'commanding heights' of the economy. The 'National Bank of Kenya' (NBK) is a major commercial bank that was originally state-owned to help indigenous Kenyans access credit during the post-colonial era. The 'Bank of Uganda' serves as the national bank. In Luganda-influenced Swahili, you might hear variations, but 'Benki ya taifa' remains the formal standard for official business. For Swahili speakers living abroad, 'Benki ya taifa' often refers back to the central bank of their home country, used when discussing remittances or investments back home.
Look for the Flag
If you are lost in an East African city, look for the national flag; the Benki ya Taifa is usually nearby.
Official Hours
National banks often have shorter public hours than private ones, usually closing by 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM.
Significado
The state-owned or central bank.
Look for the Flag
If you are lost in an East African city, look for the national flag; the Benki ya Taifa is usually nearby.
Official Hours
National banks often have shorter public hours than private ones, usually closing by 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM.
Use 'Benki Kuu' for News
If you want to sound more like a news anchor, use 'Benki Kuu' instead of 'Benki ya Taifa'.
Patience is Key
National banks can be very crowded on government payday (usually the 20th-25th of the month). Avoid going then!
Ponte a prueba
Jaza nafasi kwa neno sahihi (Fill in the blank with the correct word).
Nenda kwenye benki ___ taifa kubadilisha pesa.
'Benki' is in the N-class (Class 9), which uses the possessive particle 'ya'.
Chagua sentensi iliyo sahihi (Choose the correct sentence).
Which sentence correctly describes the plural of 'National Bank'?
In the N-class, the noun 'benki' doesn't change in plural, but the particle 'ya' becomes 'za'.
Linganisha maneno na maana zake (Match the words with their meanings).
Match the banking terms:
These are essential vocabulary items for banking in Swahili.
Kamilisha mazungumzo (Complete the dialogue).
A: Samahani, ninaweza kulipa kodi hapa? B: Hapana, lazima uende kwenye _______.
Taxes (kodi) in East Africa are typically paid through the national bank.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
When would you most likely hear 'Gavana wa benki ya taifa'?
The Governor of the National Bank is a public figure often featured in economic news.
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Ayudas visuales
Bank Types
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosNenda kwenye benki ___ taifa kubadilisha pesa.
'Benki' is in the N-class (Class 9), which uses the possessive particle 'ya'.
Which sentence correctly describes the plural of 'National Bank'?
In the N-class, the noun 'benki' doesn't change in plural, but the particle 'ya' becomes 'za'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are essential vocabulary items for banking in Swahili.
A: Samahani, ninaweza kulipa kodi hapa? B: Hapana, lazima uende kwenye _______.
Taxes (kodi) in East Africa are typically paid through the national bank.
When would you most likely hear 'Gavana wa benki ya taifa'?
The Governor of the National Bank is a public figure often featured in economic news.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in a general sense, but the official name is 'Benki Kuu ya Tanzania'. People use 'Benki ya taifa' to describe its role.
It depends. If it's a central bank (Benki Kuu), no. If it's a state-owned commercial bank (like NBK in Kenya), yes.
Because 'Benki' belongs to the N-class of nouns, which uses 'ya' for the possessive 'of'.
Yes, it is standard in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
The plural is 'Benki za taifa'.
It is formal, but commonly used in daily life for directions and official business.
No, 'taifa' means 'nation'. 'Serikali' means 'government'. But a national bank is usually a government bank.
ATM ya benki ya taifa.
Yes, it is very appropriate for professional contexts.
Benki binafsi (Private bank).
Frases relacionadas
Benki Kuu
synonymCentral Bank
Akaunti ya akiba
builds onSavings account
Sarafu ya taifa
similarNational currency
Wizara ya fedha
relatedMinistry of Finance
Benki ya biashara
contrastCommercial bank
