A1 Idiom خنثی

Kutoa ruhusa

Give permission

معنی

Allowing something.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Tanzania, 'kutoa ruhusa' is often expected from the head of the family (Baba) for almost any major activity by children, regardless of their age, as a sign of respect. Due to strong Arabic influence, you might hear 'Rukhsa' used more frequently as a standalone word to mean 'You are permitted' or 'Go ahead'. In Kenyan urban settings, 'kutoa ruhusa' is used formally, but in Sheng, 'kutoa go-ahead' is a very common hybrid used among youth. Permission for 'msiba' (funerals) is a culturally mandatory form of 'kutoa ruhusa'. It is considered very rude for a boss to deny this.

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Be Polite

When asking for permission, always start with 'Samahani' (Excuse me) or 'Tafadhali' (Please).

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Direction Matters

Remember: YOU 'pata' (get) ruhusa, the BOSS 'toa' (gives) ruhusa.

معنی

Allowing something.

💡

Be Polite

When asking for permission, always start with 'Samahani' (Excuse me) or 'Tafadhali' (Please).

⚠️

Direction Matters

Remember: YOU 'pata' (get) ruhusa, the BOSS 'toa' (gives) ruhusa.

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Use the Object Marker

For more natural speech, use 'alinipa' (he gave me) instead of 'alitoa ruhusa kwangu'.

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Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kutoa'.

Mwalimu ____ ruhusa kwa wanafunzi jana.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: alitoa

The word 'jana' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'alitoa' is correct.

Which sentence means 'I am giving permission'?

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ninatoa ruhusa

'Ninatoa' means 'I am giving'. 'Ninapata' means 'I am getting'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Naomba ruhusa ya kwenda nyumbani. B: Sawa, ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ninatoa ruhusa

The most logical response to a request for permission is to grant it.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A boss signing a leave form.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kutoa ruhusa ya likizo

'Likizo' means leave/vacation, which fits the office context.

Match the Swahili to the English.

1. Alitoa ruhusa, 2. Atatoa ruhusa, 3. Anatoa ruhusa

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-He gave, 2-He will give, 3-He is giving

Past (-li-), Future (-ta-), Present (-na-).

🎉 امتیاز: /5

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Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kutoa'. جای خالی A1

Mwalimu ____ ruhusa kwa wanafunzi jana.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: alitoa

The word 'jana' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'alitoa' is correct.

Which sentence means 'I am giving permission'? Choose A1

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ninatoa ruhusa

'Ninatoa' means 'I am giving'. 'Ninapata' means 'I am getting'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Naomba ruhusa ya kwenda nyumbani. B: Sawa, ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ninatoa ruhusa

The most logical response to a request for permission is to grant it.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: A boss signing a leave form.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kutoa ruhusa ya likizo

'Likizo' means leave/vacation, which fits the office context.

Match the Swahili to the English. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-He gave, 2-He will give, 3-He is giving

Past (-li-), Future (-ta-), Present (-na-).

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is neutral. It can be used in both formal (office) and informal (home) settings.

Yes, in many contexts, 'Niko ruhusani' means 'I am on leave' or 'I am on holiday'.

'Ruhusa' is general permission, while 'idhini' is more official or formal approval.

You say 'Sina ruhusa'.

Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. You can just say 'Sawa' (Okay) or 'Haina shida' (No problem).

Technically it is the same in plural, but it is almost always used in the singular.

Yes, Swahili phone interfaces use 'ruhusa' for app permissions.

'Kunyima ruhusa' (to deny permission) or 'kukataa' (to refuse).

No, in Swahili, the 'h' is always pronounced clearly.

Yes, that means 'I gave you permission'. It is very natural.

عبارات مرتبط

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Kuruhusu

synonym

To permit/allow

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Kutoa idhini

specialized form

To grant official approval

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Kupata ruhusa

contrast

To get permission

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Kunyima ruhusa

contrast

To deny permission

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