意味
The act of printing documents or marking something.
文化的背景
In Tanzania, 'piga chapa' is often heard in 'Cyber Cafés' which are social hubs. Printing a document is often a communal activity where people discuss the contents while waiting for the machine. In Kenyan business culture, 'piga chapa' is essential for the 'hard copy' obsession. Despite digitalization, a document isn't 'official' until it is 'pigwa chapa' (stamped) with a company seal. The textile industry in Zanzibar uses 'piga chapa' to describe the hand-block printing of traditional fabrics. This is a skilled craft passed down through generations. In Swahili-speaking regions of Uganda, the phrase is used in schools to refer to the printing of exam papers, often a high-security event.
The 'Piga' Secret
Mastering 'piga' is a shortcut to Swahili fluency. It's used for printing, calling, hitting, playing music, and more!
Don't say 'Printi'
While people will understand you, using 'piga chapa' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
意味
The act of printing documents or marking something.
The 'Piga' Secret
Mastering 'piga' is a shortcut to Swahili fluency. It's used for printing, calling, hitting, playing music, and more!
Don't say 'Printi'
While people will understand you, using 'piga chapa' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Passive Voice
Use 'imepigwa chapa' (it has been printed) to sound very professional in emails.
Stamps are King
In East Africa, a signature is often not enough. Always ask if you need to 'piga chapa' (stamp) a document to make it official.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'piga'.
Jana, mimi ______ chapa barua tano.
'Jana' means yesterday, so we need the past tense marker -li-.
Which sentence means 'I want to print'?
Chagua jibu sahihi:
'Piga chapa' is to print. 'Picha' is photo, 'simu' is call, and 'mbio' is run.
Match the action to the phrase.
Unahitaji nakala ya kitambulisho chako. Utafanya nini?
You need a copy, so you will print it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Je, mashine inafanya kazi? B: Hapana, siwezi ______ chapa sasa hivi.
The phrase is 'kupiga chapa'.
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Piga Chapa vs Piga Picha
練習問題バンク
4 問題Jana, mimi ______ chapa barua tano.
'Jana' means yesterday, so we need the past tense marker -li-.
Chagua jibu sahihi:
'Piga chapa' is to print. 'Picha' is photo, 'simu' is call, and 'mbio' is run.
Unahitaji nakala ya kitambulisho chako. Utafanya nini?
You need a copy, so you will print it.
A: Je, mashine inafanya kazi? B: Hapana, siwezi ______ chapa sasa hivi.
The phrase is 'kupiga chapa'.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes! While 3D printing is new, 'piga chapa ya pande tatu' is the emerging term used in tech circles.
Absolutely. It is the standard, correct term. 'Kuchapisha' is also good if you are talking about publishing.
'Chapa' is the mark or the act, while 'mchapishaji' is the person or company who does the printing.
Yes, 'kupiga chapa fulana' is the correct way to say printing a t-shirt.
Literally, yes. But in Swahili, it functions like 'do' or 'make' for many actions involving tools.
You say: 'Printa haina wino' or 'Wino wa kupiga chapa umeisha'.
No, it's a coincidence! 'Chapa' comes from Hindi/Sanskrit roots.
No, for a tattoo, use 'chora chale' or 'piga chale'.
It means a footprint. Literally 'a stamp of the foot'.
In casual speech, some just say 'chapa', but 'piga chapa' is the full, natural form.
関連フレーズ
Piga picha
similarTo take a photo
Piga simu
similarTo make a phone call
Piga chapa ya mguu
specialized formTo leave a footprint
Mchapishaji
builds onA publisher
Chapa ya biashara
specialized formTrademark
