Signification
Negative response.
Contexte culturel
In Tanzania, saying 'Hapana' is very common but always polite. It is rarely seen as rude. In Kenya, 'Hapana' is used universally. In some urban areas, you might hear 'No' used as well. In Zanzibar, due to strong Arabic influence, you might hear 'La' alongside 'Hapana'. In Uganda, Swahili is a second language. 'Hapana' is widely understood and used.
Always be polite
Add 'asante' after 'hapana' to be polite.
Don't use it for verbs
Don't say 'Hapana nenda'. Use 'Siendi'.
Signification
Negative response.
Always be polite
Add 'asante' after 'hapana' to be polite.
Don't use it for verbs
Don't say 'Hapana nenda'. Use 'Siendi'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct negative word.
___, sitaki chai.
Hapana is the correct word for saying 'no' to an offer.
Which is the correct way to say 'No, I am not going'?
Choose the correct sentence.
You must conjugate the verb for negation, not use 'Hapana'.
Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning.
Match: 1. Hapana, asante. 2. Hamna maji.
Hapana is for refusal, Hamna is for absence.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices___, sitaki chai.
Hapana is the correct word for saying 'no' to an offer.
Choose the correct sentence.
You must conjugate the verb for negation, not use 'Hapana'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Hapana is for refusal, Hamna is for absence.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is neutral. Use 'asante' to be extra polite.
Yes, it is the standard negative response.
Expressions liées
Hamna
similarThere is none
Sio
similarIt is not
La
similarNo
Asante
builds onThank you
