معنی
A place where roads intersect.
زمینه فرهنگی
In many Tanzanian towns, a 'njia panda' is a social landmark. People often say 'Tukutane njia panda' (Let's meet at the crossroads) as a default meeting point because it's where all transport routes converge. Historically, crossroads were associated with 'Majini' (spirits). It was considered bad luck to whistle while crossing a 'njia panda' at night, as you might attract unwanted spiritual attention. The phrase is a staple in Swahili love songs. It represents the 'love triangle' or the choice between a stable life and a passionate but risky relationship. In Kenyan political discourse, 'njia panda' is frequently used by commentators to describe the country's status during election cycles or economic shifts.
Use it for drama
If you want to sound more poetic in Swahili, use 'njia panda' instead of just saying 'sijui' (I don't know).
Panda vs. Panda
Remember that 'panda' (crossroads) is a noun here. Don't try to conjugate it like a verb.
معنی
A place where roads intersect.
Use it for drama
If you want to sound more poetic in Swahili, use 'njia panda' instead of just saying 'sijui' (I don't know).
Panda vs. Panda
Remember that 'panda' (crossroads) is a noun here. Don't try to conjugate it like a verb.
Meeting points
In East Africa, 'Njia Panda' is often the actual name of a neighborhood or bus stop. Always check if someone means the general concept or a specific place name.
خودت رو بسنج
Jaza pengo kwa kutumia maneno sahihi.
Dereva, tafadhali nishushe kwenye _______ panda ijayo.
'Njia panda' is the fixed term for a crossroads.
Chagua maana sahihi ya sentensi hii: 'Niko njia panda kuhusu kazi yangu.'
Sentensi hii inamaanisha nini?
This is the figurative use of 'njia panda' meaning a dilemma.
Kamilisha mazungumzo haya.
A: Je, umeshaamua unataka kusoma nini chuo kikuu? B: Bado, rafiki yangu. Kwa kweli, _______.
'Niko njia panda' (I am at a crossroads) is the standard way to express this state of being.
Linganisha hali na sentensi sahihi.
Hali: Unatoa maelekezo kwa mtu anayetafuta duka.
This is a literal use of the phrase for giving directions.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Where you find Njia Panda
Travel
- • Bus stop
- • GPS
- • Taxi
Life
- • Career
- • Marriage
- • Moving
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاDereva, tafadhali nishushe kwenye _______ panda ijayo.
'Njia panda' is the fixed term for a crossroads.
Sentensi hii inamaanisha nini?
This is the figurative use of 'njia panda' meaning a dilemma.
A: Je, umeshaamua unataka kusoma nini chuo kikuu? B: Bado, rafiki yangu. Kwa kweli, _______.
'Niko njia panda' (I am at a crossroads) is the standard way to express this state of being.
Hali: Unatoa maelekezo kwa mtu anayetafuta duka.
This is a literal use of the phrase for giving directions.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, in Swahili, the animal is called 'panda' (borrowed from English), but in this phrase, it's an old Bantu word for a fork or branch.
Yes, 'njia panda' covers T-junctions, Y-junctions, and 4-way intersections.
Yes, saying 'Nilikuwa njia panda ya kikazi' (I was at a career crossroads) sounds very professional and articulate.
The plural is also 'njia panda'. The N-class does not change form.
You can, but 'njia panda' is the more natural idiomatic expression even if there are exactly three roads.
Not really, but 'njia panda' is used in very casual contexts like 'Nimekwama njia panda' (I'm stuck at a crossroads).
Because the literal meaning (crossroads) is essential for basic travel and directions, which is a core A1 skill.
Not necessarily bad, just a situation that requires a choice. However, it often carries a tone of seriousness.
عبارات مرتبط
Makutano ya barabara
synonymIntersection of roads
Njia mchepuko
similarBypass or side road
Njia kuu
contrastMain road / Highway
Kupotea njia
builds onTo lose one's way
