Signification
Creating art.
Contexte culturel
Tinga Tinga art is a world-famous style from Tanzania. It involves 'kuchora' vibrant, crowded scenes of animals and nature using enamel paint. The 'Swahili Doors' of Stone Town are famous for their intricate carvings. While this is 'kuchonga' (carving), the patterns are first 'chorwa' (drawn) as designs. Matatu culture in Nairobi involves 'kuchora' elaborate graffiti and portraits of celebrities on public minibuses. Henna art (piko) is a major tradition for weddings. The artist 'anachora' complex patterns on the hands and feet of the bride.
The Pencil Rule
If you are using a pencil, you are almost always 'kuchora'.
Camera Trap
Don't say 'chora' for photos! It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Signification
Creating art.
The Pencil Rule
If you are using a pencil, you are almost always 'kuchora'.
Camera Trap
Don't say 'chora' for photos! It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Expand your objects
Once you master 'chora picha', try 'chora mstari' (draw a line) or 'chora duara' (draw a circle).
Complimenting Art
If you see someone drawing, say 'Unachora vizuri sana!' (You draw very well!) to be friendly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'chora'.
Mimi _______ picha ya nyumba sasa.
'Sasa' (now) indicates the present continuous tense, which requires the '-na-' marker.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am taking a photo'?
Choose the correct Swahili translation:
Photography uses the verb 'piga', not 'chora'.
Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three main ways to describe creating or capturing images.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Unapenda kufanya nini? B: Mimi hupenda ________ picha.
In the context of hobbies, 'kuchora' (drawing) is a common answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Chora vs. Piga
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMimi _______ picha ya nyumba sasa.
'Sasa' (now) indicates the present continuous tense, which requires the '-na-' marker.
Choose the correct Swahili translation:
Photography uses the verb 'piga', not 'chora'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main ways to describe creating or capturing images.
A: Unapenda kufanya nini? B: Mimi hupenda ________ picha.
In the context of hobbies, 'kuchora' (drawing) is a common answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, informally. However, 'paka rangi' is more specific for using a brush and paint.
No, 'picha' can mean a drawing, a photo, a painting, or even a movie (picha ya video).
You say 'Mimi ni mchoraji' (if you draw) or 'Mimi ni msanii' (general artist).
Yes, in slang it can mean to stare at someone or to 'read' a situation.
It is still 'picha'. Swahili N-class nouns don't change in the plural.
Yes, it is the standard word for drawing on a tablet or computer.
Yes, it is a neutral, standard word suitable for all audiences.
You can say 'kuchora kwa haraka' (to draw quickly) or use the technical term 'kuchoratua'.
The noun is 'mchoro'.
Usually, we use 'paka' (apply) for makeup, but for intricate henna designs, 'chora' is used.
Expressions liées
Piga picha
similarTo take a photo
Paka rangi
similarTo paint
Chora ramani
specialized formTo draw a map
Mchoro
builds onA drawing/sketch
Sanifu
specialized formTo design
