Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing the 'u' like the 'u' in 'but' rather than the 'oo' in 'moon'.
Exemples par niveau
Ninaenda duka.
I am going to the shop.
Duka linafunguliwa saa mbili asubuhi.
The shop opens at 8 AM.
Ninunue mkate dukani.
I will buy bread at the shop.
Duka hili lina matunda mazuri.
This shop has good fruits.
Je, duka liko wapi?
Where is the shop?
Anatoka duka.
He/She is coming from the shop.
Wamefungua duka mpya.
They have opened a new shop.
Duka la nguo liko karibu.
The clothes shop is nearby.
Ninaenda duka kununua mkate.
I am going to the shop to buy bread.
Duka linafunguliwa saa mbili asubuhi.
The shop opens at two in the morning.
Anamiliki duka dogo mjini.
He owns a small shop in town.
Nitakutana nawe karibu na duka.
I will meet you near the shop.
Je, duka hili linauza matunda?
Does this shop sell fruits?
Wamefungua duka jipya hapa.
They have opened a new shop here.
Mimi hupenda kununua vitu dukani.
I like to buy things at the shop.
Duka la vitabu liko wapi?
Where is the book shop?
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Listen for where I am going.
Listen for what the shop has.
Listen for what I need from the shop.
Read this aloud:
Nenda dukani
Focus: dukani
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Read this aloud:
Duka linafunguliwa saa ngapi?
Focus: duka
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Read this aloud:
Ninapenda duka hili.
Focus: ninapenda
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The demonstrative 'lile' (that) agrees with the 'li-' class noun 'duka'. 'Lina' means 'it has' (referring to 'duka'). 'Vitabu vingi' means 'many books'.
'Ninataka' means 'I want'. 'Kwenda' means 'to go'. 'Duka kubwa' means 'big shop', with 'kubwa' agreeing with 'duka'.
'Ananunua' means 'He/She buys'. 'Vyakula' means 'food'. 'Dukani' means 'at the shop' (locative form of duka). 'Sana' means 'very much/often'.
What do I like to buy at the shop?
What kind of shop is being described and what does it have?
What is the request?
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Duka hili linafunguliwa saa mbili asubuhi.
Focus: duka
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Naweza kupata wapi duka la dawa?
Focus: dawa
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Anamiliki duka dogo la kahawa.
Focus: kahawa
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This sentence translates to 'The bookshop is closed today.' The order follows the typical Swahili sentence structure for describing a noun and its state.
This means 'We need to go to the shop to buy food.' 'Dukani' is the locative form of 'duka', meaning 'to/at the shop'.
This sentence translates to 'The visitor asked where the clothing shop was.' The structure places the question word 'wapi' before the noun it modifies.
Baada ya miaka mingi ya kusomea usimamizi wa biashara, hatimaye alifungua ___ lake mwenyewe.
The sentence speaks about opening one's own establishment after studying business management. 'Duka' (shop) fits the context perfectly.
Serikali imetangaza mpango wa kusaidia wajasiriamali wadogo kufungua na kuendesha ___ vijijini.
The context is about helping small entrepreneurs open and run establishments in rural areas. 'Maduka' (shops) is the plural form and fits the context of small businesses.
Watalii wengi huvutiwa na uhalisia wa ___ za jadi zinazouza bidhaa za kienyeji.
The sentence refers to tourists being attracted to traditional establishments selling local goods. 'Duka' (shop) is the singular form that fits 'uhalisia wa... za jadi' (the authenticity of traditional shops).
Kutokana na ushindani mkali, ___ nyingi zimekuwa zikifunga milango katika jiji kuu.
The sentence states that many establishments are closing due to fierce competition in the big city. 'Maduka' (shops) is the plural that aligns with 'nyingi' (many).
Mara baada ya kufika sokoni, jambo la kwanza ninalofanya ni kutembelea ___ la mboga mboga.
The context is about visiting an establishment for vegetables after arriving at the market. 'Duka' (shop) is appropriate here.
Mama yangu anapenda sana kununua vitu vyake kutoka kwa ___ lililo karibu na kanisa.
The sentence indicates a preference for buying items from an establishment near the church. 'Duka' (shop) is the best fit.
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