مثالها بر اساس سطح
Barabara hii imefungwa kwa ukarabati mkubwa hadi mwezi ujao.
This road is closed for major renovations until next month.
Here 'imefungwa' is in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with ongoing relevance. 'Mkubwa' is an adjective agreeing with 'ukaribati'.
Ingawa mvua ilinyesha sana, barabara kuu bado zilipitika kwa shida.
Although it rained heavily, the main roads were still barely passable.
'Ilinyesha' is past tense. 'Zilipitika' uses the stative extension to indicate capability. 'Kwa shida' means 'with difficulty'.
Mipango ya serikali ya kujenga barabara mpya itawezesha usafiri wa bidhaa kwa urahisi.
The government's plans to build new roads will facilitate easy transportation of goods.
'Kujenga' is an infinitive. 'Itawezesha' is future tense, causative verb. 'Kwa urahisi' means 'easily'.
Magari mengi yaliharibika kutokana na mashimo makubwa yaliyokuwa barabarani.
Many cars were damaged due to large potholes that were on the road.
'Yaliharibika' is past tense, stative verb. 'Yaliyokuwa' is a relative clause, referring to 'mashimo'.
Kufunguliwa kwa barabara mpya kumechochea ukuaji wa biashara katika eneo hili.
The opening of the new road has stimulated business growth in this area.
'Kufunguliwa' is a nominalized verb (gerund). 'Kumechochea' is perfect tense, meaning 'has stimulated'.
Madereva wanashauriwa kuchukua tahadhari kutokana na hali mbaya ya barabara kipindi hiki.
Drivers are advised to take caution due to the bad road conditions at this time.
'Wanashauriwa' is present tense, passive. 'Kutokana na' means 'due to'.
Ujenzi wa barabara za vijijini umekuwa kipaumbele cha serikali ili kuboresha miundombinu.
The construction of rural roads has been a government priority to improve infrastructure.
'Umekuwa' is perfect tense. 'Ili kuboresha' means 'in order to improve'.
Wasafiri walilazimika kutumia barabara nyingine baada ya daraja moja kubomoka.
Travelers were forced to use another road after one bridge collapsed.
'Walilazimika' is past tense. 'Kubomoka' is an infinitive, meaning 'to collapse'.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
Barabara inaelekea wapi?
Where does the road lead?
Njia hii ni barabara ndefu.
This way is a long road.
Tunaishi karibu na barabara kuu.
We live near the main road.
Barabara hii ina magari mengi.
This road has many cars.
Tafadhali vuka barabara kwa uangalifu.
Please cross the road carefully.
Barabara imefungwa kwa ujenzi.
The road is closed for construction.
Ninaona barabara mpya inajengwa.
I see a new road being built.
Barabara yetu ina mashimo.
Our road has potholes.
Endesha polepole kwenye barabara hii.
Drive slowly on this road.
Barabara ya lami ni laini.
The tarmac road is smooth.
نکات
Road to Understanding 'Barabara'
Think of 'barabara' as the general word for a road, street, or even a highway. It's very common.
Pronunciation Practice for 'Barabara'
Say 'bah-rah-bah-rah'. Each 'a' sounds like the 'a' in father. The 'r' is a light, rolled 'r' like in Spanish.
'Barabara' is a Noun Class 9/10 Word
This means its plural form is also 'barabara'. For example, 'barabara moja' (one road), 'barabara nyingi' (many roads). Don't add an 's'!
Using 'Barabara' in a Simple Sentence
You can say: 'Hii ni barabara nzuri.' (This is a good road.) 'Nzuri' means good.
Asking for Directions with 'Barabara'
To ask 'Which road?', you'd say: 'Ni barabara gani?' (Which road?)
Don't Confuse with 'Njia'
While 'njia' also means way or path, 'barabara' specifically refers to a constructed road. 'Njia' can be a small trail or a figurative path.
Using 'Barabara' for Destination
You might hear 'barabara ya Mombasa' (the road to Mombasa). The 'ya' indicates possession or direction.
Road Conditions in East Africa
Be aware that not all 'barabara' are paved. Many are dirt roads, especially in rural areas.
Compound Nouns with 'Barabara'
You might see 'barabara kuu' which means main road or highway ('kuu' means main/great).
Road to Understanding 'Barabara'
Think of 'barabara' as the general word for a road, street, or even a highway. It's very common.
Pronunciation Practice for 'Barabara'
Say 'bah-rah-bah-rah'. Each 'a' sounds like the 'a' in father. The 'r' is a light, rolled 'r' like in Spanish.
'Barabara' is a Noun Class 9/10 Word
This means its plural form is also 'barabara'. For example, 'barabara moja' (one road), 'barabara nyingi' (many roads). Don't add an 's'!
Using 'Barabara' in a Simple Sentence
You can say: 'Hii ni barabara nzuri.' (This is a good road.) 'Nzuri' means good.
