意味
The act of putting on a different set of clothing.
文化的背景
Changing into a 'Kanzu' (white robe) for men before going to the mosque is a vital daily ritual involving 'badili nguo'. In Nairobi, 'badili nguo' is often associated with 'slaying' or looking good for social media, reflecting a vibrant fashion scene. Women often change their 'Lesso' or 'Kanga' to match the time of day or the specific household task they are performing. If a guest gets caught in the rain, a host will immediately offer them a place to 'badili nguo' as a sign of care.
Keep it simple
At A1, don't worry about complex grammar. Just 'Badili nguo' works as a command or a statement.
The 'i' ending
Remember 'badili' ends in 'i', not 'a'. This is because it's an Arabic loanword.
意味
The act of putting on a different set of clothing.
Keep it simple
At A1, don't worry about complex grammar. Just 'Badili nguo' works as a command or a statement.
The 'i' ending
Remember 'badili' ends in 'i', not 'a'. This is because it's an Arabic loanword.
Changing rooms
If you're at a mall, look for the sign 'Chumba cha kubadilishia'—that's your changing room!
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am changing clothes'.
Mimi nina_______ nguo.
'Badili' is the verb for change. 'Soma' is read, 'Kula' is eat, and 'Lala' is sleep.
Which sentence means 'Go and change clothes'?
Select the correct command:
This uses the imperative 'Nenda' (Go) and the verb 'badili'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Nguo zako ni chafu sana! B: Sawa, acha ni_______.
If the clothes are dirty (chafu), the logical response is to change them.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You just finished swimming and want to put on dry clothes.
After swimming, you 'change' (badili) rather than 'buy' (nunua), 'wash' (fua), or 'sell' (uuza).
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ビジュアル学習ツール
When to Badili Nguo
Daily
- • After work
- • Before bed
- • Morning
Events
- • Weddings
- • Parties
- • Church
Hygiene
- • After gym
- • Rainy day
- • Dirty work
練習問題バンク
4 問題Mimi nina_______ nguo.
'Badili' is the verb for change. 'Soma' is read, 'Kula' is eat, and 'Lala' is sleep.
Select the correct command:
This uses the imperative 'Nenda' (Go) and the verb 'badili'.
A: Nguo zako ni chafu sana! B: Sawa, acha ni_______.
If the clothes are dirty (chafu), the logical response is to change them.
You just finished swimming and want to put on dry clothes.
After swimming, you 'change' (badili) rather than 'buy' (nunua), 'wash' (fua), or 'sell' (uuza).
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
10 問It can, but usually you add 'na' (with) or just name the new clothes. E.g., 'Badili nguo na uvae suti.'
Both are used. 'Badili' is more direct, 'badilisha' is slightly more formal or process-oriented.
Usually, for diapers, we say 'badili nepi'. 'Badili nguo' would mean changing the baby's actual clothes.
It's both! One cloth is 'nguo', and many clothes are 'nguo'. Context tells you which.
You can just say 'Nahitaji kubadili', but it's more natural in Swahili to include 'nguo'.
Yes, it's neutral. To make it more polite, add 'tafadhali' (please).
Then you say 'badili viatu'.
Yes, 'kubadilisha mtoko' is sometimes used for changing into a party outfit.
No, 'geuza' means to turn something over or inside out.
'Nguo' is the everyday word; 'mavazi' is more like 'attire' or 'apparel'.
関連フレーズ
Vaa nguo
similarTo put on clothes
Vua nguo
contrastTo take off clothes
Badilishia nguo
specialized formTo change clothes for (someone) or at (a place)
Piga pamba
synonymTo dress up sharply (slang)
Fua nguo
builds onTo wash clothes
