Signification
Asking for the current time.
Contexte culturel
Swahili time is used, where 6:00 AM is 1:00 (Saa moja). Both Western time and Swahili time are understood. Swahili is widely spoken; the phrase is universal. Used in urban areas where Swahili is the lingua franca.
Add Samahani
Always add 'Samahani' (Excuse me) to be polite.
Swahili Time
Remember the 6-hour offset!
Signification
Asking for the current time.
Add Samahani
Always add 'Samahani' (Excuse me) to be polite.
Swahili Time
Remember the 6-hour offset!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank.
___ saa ngapi?
The copula 'Ni' is required.
Choose the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
Standard word order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Samahani, _____? B: Ni saa tisa.
The full question is needed.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices___ saa ngapi?
The copula 'Ni' is required.
Which is correct?
Standard word order.
A: Samahani, _____? B: Ni saa tisa.
The full question is needed.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt is neutral.
No, use 'muda gani'.
Expressions liées
Saa ngapi?
synonymWhat time?
Ni saa ngapi sasa?
builds onWhat time is it now?
