A1 Collocation خنثی

Piga pasi

To iron

معنی

Ironing clothes.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Tanzania, 'kupiga pasi' is a Saturday night or Sunday morning ritual for many families preparing for church or mosque. Even in rural areas, the 'pasi ya mkaa' is treated with great care. In Kenyan urban centers like Nairobi, 'Dobi' services are very common. People will take their 'official' clothes to a dobi specifically to 'piga pasi' because they have professional-grade equipment. In Uganda, the 'Gomesi' and 'Kanzu' (traditional wear) are large garments that require expert 'piga pasi' to maintain their elegant folds and structure. The 'Sapeurs' of Congo are world-famous for their fashion. For them, 'piga pasi' is an art form; a single wrinkle can ruin an entire 'Sape' look.

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The 'Piga' Rule

Remember that 'piga' is used for almost any action involving a tool. If you're unsure of a verb for a chore, 'piga' + [noun] is often a good guess!

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Heat Safety

When using 'pasi ya mkaa,' be careful not to let sparks hit the clothes, or you'll have to say 'nimeunguza nguo' (I burned the clothes)!

معنی

Ironing clothes.

💡

The 'Piga' Rule

Remember that 'piga' is used for almost any action involving a tool. If you're unsure of a verb for a chore, 'piga' + [noun] is often a good guess!

⚠️

Heat Safety

When using 'pasi ya mkaa,' be careful not to let sparks hit the clothes, or you'll have to say 'nimeunguza nguo' (I burned the clothes)!

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Passive Voice

To sound more native, use the passive 'zimepigwa pasi' when complimenting someone's clothes. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying they are clean.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing verb to complete the sentence.

Kila asubuhi, mimi ____ pasi shati langu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: piga

The standard collocation for ironing is 'piga pasi.'

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The clothes are ironed'?

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nguo zimepigwa pasi.

The passive form 'pigwa' is used when the clothes are the subject of the action.

Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning.

Linganisha:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Piga pasi - To iron

These are essential vocabulary items related to ironing.

Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.

Mama: Juma, mbona shati lako lina mikunjo? Juma: Samahani mama, nimesahau ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kupiga pasi

If the shirt has wrinkles (mikunjo), the missing action is ironing.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing verb to complete the sentence. جای خالی A1

Kila asubuhi, mimi ____ pasi shati langu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: piga

The standard collocation for ironing is 'piga pasi.'

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The clothes are ironed'? Choose A2

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nguo zimepigwa pasi.

The passive form 'pigwa' is used when the clothes are the subject of the action.

Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Piga pasi - To iron

These are essential vocabulary items related to ironing.

Complete the dialogue between a mother and son. dialogue_completion A2

Mama: Juma, mbona shati lako lina mikunjo? Juma: Samahani mama, nimesahau ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kupiga pasi

If the shirt has wrinkles (mikunjo), the missing action is ironing.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

No, that means 'I have iron clothes.' You must include the verb 'piga' to indicate the action of ironing.

Yes, although you can specify 'pasi ya mvuke' (steam iron), 'piga pasi' is the general term for both.

'Pasi' is the general word for iron. 'Pasi ya mkaa' specifically refers to the charcoal-heated version.

It's an idiomatic use of the verb to describe the application of force or use of a tool, common in many Bantu languages.

عبارات مرتبط

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Piga deki

similar

To mop the floor

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Kunyoosha nguo

synonym

To straighten clothes

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Piga mswaki

similar

To brush teeth

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Anika nguo

builds on

To hang clothes to dry

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