معنی
The primary street or highway.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Tanzania, the 'Barabara Kuu ya Morogoro' is the most famous road in Dar es Salaam, acting as the primary exit point for all travel to the interior of the country. The 'Nairobi-Mombasa Highway' is the economic backbone of East Africa. It is often referred to simply as the 'Barabara Kuu' when discussing trade and logistics. While Luganda is widely spoken, Swahili is the language of the 'barabara kuu'—used by truck drivers and traders across the borders. Main roads are often lined with 'Machingas' (street hawkers). Buying snacks or items through a car window on the barabara kuu is a standard local experience.
The 'Kuu' Rule
Whenever you want to say 'Main' in Swahili (Main Office, Main Gate, Main Road), use 'Kuu'. It always follows the noun.
Safety First
In East Africa, 'barabara kuu' are very busy. Always use designated crossings or 'madaraja ya watembea kwa miguu' (pedestrian bridges).
معنی
The primary street or highway.
The 'Kuu' Rule
Whenever you want to say 'Main' in Swahili (Main Office, Main Gate, Main Road), use 'Kuu'. It always follows the noun.
Safety First
In East Africa, 'barabara kuu' are very busy. Always use designated crossings or 'madaraja ya watembea kwa miguu' (pedestrian bridges).
Asking for Help
If you are lost, asking for the 'barabara kuu' is the fastest way to get back to a recognizable landmark.
Plurality
Don't worry about pluralizing 'barabara'. If you mean one or ten, it stays the same!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct Swahili phrase for 'main road'.
Gari langu limeharibika kwenye _________.
The context of a car breaking down usually implies a major road or highway.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'The main roads are long'?
In Swahili, the adjective follows the noun, and 'kuu' is the correct term for 'main'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Samahani, soko lipo wapi? B: Soko lipo pembeni ya _________.
Markets are typically located along main roads for accessibility.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are reporting a traffic jam on a highway to a friend.
Foleni (traffic jam) is most common on the barabara kuu.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Kuu vs. Kubwa
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاGari langu limeharibika kwenye _________.
The context of a car breaking down usually implies a major road or highway.
How do you say 'The main roads are long'?
In Swahili, the adjective follows the noun, and 'kuu' is the correct term for 'main'.
A: Samahani, soko lipo wapi? B: Soko lipo pembeni ya _________.
Markets are typically located along main roads for accessibility.
You are reporting a traffic jam on a highway to a friend.
Foleni (traffic jam) is most common on the barabara kuu.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it can also refer to the main street in a city center, like 'Broadway' in New York or 'Main Street' in any small town.
You can, but it only means the road is wide. It doesn't necessarily mean it's the 'main' road. Use 'kuu' for the primary route.
You say 'Nipo kwenye barabara kuu'.
Yes, for other noun classes it might become 'mkuu' (person) or 'makuu' (abstract), but for 'barabara' (N-class), it is always 'kuu'.
The opposite would be 'mtaa' (street) or 'njia ndogo' (small path).
It is neutral. It's used in both news reports and daily conversation.
The form remains 'barabara kuu'. For example: 'Barabara kuu za Tanzania ni nyingi.'
In Sheng (Kenyan slang), people might use 'highway' or 'bara' (shortened).
Yes, 'Mkuu' means a boss or a leader. But 'Barabara kuu' is strictly for roads.
In Swahili, adjectives are separate words that follow the noun they modify.
عبارات مرتبط
Njia kuu
synonymMain path/way
Barabara ya lami
specialized formTarmac/paved road
Mtaa
contrastStreet/Neighborhood road
Njia ya mkato
contrastShortcut
Barabara ya mchepuko
specialized formBypass/Diversion
