Signification
Ironing clothes.
Contexte culturel
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.
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)!
Signification
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)!
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.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to complete the sentence.
Kila asubuhi, mimi ____ pasi shati langu.
The standard collocation for ironing is 'piga pasi.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The clothes are ironed'?
Chagua jibu sahihi:
The passive form 'pigwa' is used when the clothes are the subject of the action.
Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning.
Linganisha:
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 ____.
If the shirt has wrinkles (mikunjo), the missing action is ironing.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKila asubuhi, mimi ____ pasi shati langu.
The standard collocation for ironing is 'piga pasi.'
Chagua jibu sahihi:
The passive form 'pigwa' is used when the clothes are the subject of the action.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential vocabulary items related to ironing.
Mama: Juma, mbona shati lako lina mikunjo? Juma: Samahani mama, nimesahau ____.
If the shirt has wrinkles (mikunjo), the missing action is ironing.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, 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.
Expressions liées
Piga deki
similarTo mop the floor
Kunyoosha nguo
synonymTo straighten clothes
Piga mswaki
similarTo brush teeth
Anika nguo
builds onTo hang clothes to dry
