मतलब
An instruction to provide a response to a query.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Tanzanian schools, 'Jibu swali' is often followed by 'kwa kusimama' (by standing up) as a sign of respect to the teacher. In Kenyan political discourse, 'Jibu swali' is a common refrain used by journalists to push back against evasive 'Sheng' or English-mixed responses. Due to stronger Arabic influence, you might hear 'Toa jawabu' more frequently in Zanzibar than on the mainland. Elders may find a direct 'Jibu swali' from a youth very offensive; it is better to use 'Naomba jibu' (I request an answer).
Be Direct
In a classroom, don't wait. If the teacher says 'Jibu swali', they expect an immediate response.
Watch the Tone
Without 'tafadhali', this can sound like an interrogation. Use a friendly tone with friends.
मतलब
An instruction to provide a response to a query.
Be Direct
In a classroom, don't wait. If the teacher says 'Jibu swali', they expect an immediate response.
Watch the Tone
Without 'tafadhali', this can sound like an interrogation. Use a friendly tone with friends.
Plural Power
Always remember to add '-ni' (Jibuni) if you are talking to a group. It's a common A1 mistake to forget this.
Respect Elders
Always add 'tafadhali' or use 'Naomba' when asking an elder to answer a question.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the plural form of the verb 'jibu'.
Wanafunzi, ______ maswali yenu sasa.
When addressing more than one person (Wanafunzi), the imperative 'jibu' becomes 'jibuni'.
Which sentence is the most polite?
Choose the polite way to ask for an answer.
'Tafadhali' means 'please', making the command a polite request.
Match the Swahili phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the standard singular, plural, object-prefix, and negative forms.
Complete the dialogue.
Mwalimu: 'Juma, kwanini umenyamaza? ______ swali langu.'
The teacher is asking Juma to answer because he is silent (umenyamaza).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासWanafunzi, ______ maswali yenu sasa.
When addressing more than one person (Wanafunzi), the imperative 'jibu' becomes 'jibuni'.
Choose the polite way to ask for an answer.
'Tafadhali' means 'please', making the command a polite request.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the standard singular, plural, object-prefix, and negative forms.
Mwalimu: 'Juma, kwanini umenyamaza? ______ swali langu.'
The teacher is asking Juma to answer because he is silent (umenyamaza).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's both! As a verb, it means 'answer'. As a noun, it means 'an answer'.
No, that's incorrect. You should say 'Nijibu'.
You say 'Usijibu swali'.
It depends on the tone. In a classroom, it's normal. In a social setting, add 'tafadhali' to be safe.
The plural is 'maswali'.
No, for the phone, we usually say 'Pokea simu' (Receive the phone).
'Jibu' is for questions; 'Itika' is for responding when someone calls your name.
Say 'Jibu maswali' (if asking one person) or 'Jibuni maswali' (if asking many people).
Yes, 'Nidunge jibu' is a very informal way to say 'Give me the answer'.
Because it is a loanword from Arabic. Most Bantu verbs end in 'a'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Uliza swali
contrastAsk a question
Toa jibu
synonymGive an answer
Nijibu
builds onAnswer me
Jibu la mkato
specialized formA short/direct answer
