Significado
Garments that have not been worn before.
Contexto cultural
During the last ten days of Ramadan, markets stay open all night specifically for people to buy 'nguo mpya' for Eid. It is a tradition for children to receive 'nguo mpya' for Christmas, even in non-Christian families, as a general end-of-year celebration. The term 'pamba' is often used instead of 'nguo' to sound more stylish and modern. Guests often wear 'nguo mpya' made from the same fabric (uniform) to show they belong to the bride's or groom's side.
Word Order
Always put 'mpya' after 'nguo'. If you say 'mpya nguo', people will understand you but know you are a beginner.
Complimenting
Asking someone if their clothes are 'mpya' is a high compliment in East Africa. It means they look very smart.
Significado
Garments that have not been worn before.
Word Order
Always put 'mpya' after 'nguo'. If you say 'mpya nguo', people will understand you but know you are a beginner.
Complimenting
Asking someone if their clothes are 'mpya' is a high compliment in East Africa. It means they look very smart.
Plurality
Remember that 'nguo mpya' can mean one or many. Look at the verb prefix (i- vs zi-) to know which one it is!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'I want new clothes'.
Nataka ____ mpya.
'Nguo' means clothes, which fits the context of 'mpya' (new).
Which is the correct Swahili word order?
How do you say 'New clothes'?
Adjectives follow the noun in Swahili, and 'mpya' is the correct form for the N-class.
Match the Swahili phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the three most common ways to describe the state of clothing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Je, unanunua nini? B: Ninanunua ____ ____ kwa ajili ya Eid.
Buying new clothes is the most common activity for Eid.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Types of Nguo
Hali (State)
- • Mpya (New)
- • Safi (Clean)
- • Ya zamani (Old)
- • Chafu (Dirty)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNataka ____ mpya.
'Nguo' means clothes, which fits the context of 'mpya' (new).
How do you say 'New clothes'?
Adjectives follow the noun in Swahili, and 'mpya' is the correct form for the N-class.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three most common ways to describe the state of clothing.
A: Je, unanunua nini? B: Ninanunua ____ ____ kwa ajili ya Eid.
Buying new clothes is the most common activity for Eid.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasPrimarily yes, but it can also mean 'fabric' or 'cloth' in certain contexts.
You say 'Viatu vipya'. Note that the prefix changes because 'viatu' is in a different noun class.
It is neutral. For very formal contexts, use 'mavazi mapya'.
It is! 'Nguo' is the same in singular and plural for the N-class.
No, 'mpya' is for objects. For a new person (like a newcomer), use 'mgeni'.
The opposite is 'nguo ya zamani' (old clothes) or 'mitumba' (second-hand clothes).
Swahili doesn't have articles like 'a' or 'the'. 'Nguo mpya' means 'new clothes' or 'the new clothes'.
No, for fresh food use 'mbichi' or 'ya leo'. 'Mpya' is for manufactured items.
Nimevaa nguo mpya.
Yes, it is almost mandatory for guests to wear something new or very well-kept.
Frases relacionadas
Nguo safi
similarClean clothes
Mitumba
contrastSecond-hand clothes
Mavazi
synonymAttire/Garments
Kushona nguo
builds onTo sew clothes
