A1 Expression 중립

Hapana

No

Negative response.

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문화적 배경

In Tanzania, saying 'Hapana' is very common but always polite. It is rarely seen as rude. In Kenya, 'Hapana' is used universally. In some urban areas, you might hear 'No' used as well. In Zanzibar, due to strong Arabic influence, you might hear 'La' alongside 'Hapana'. In Uganda, Swahili is a second language. 'Hapana' is widely understood and used.

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Always be polite

Add 'asante' after 'hapana' to be polite.

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Don't use it for verbs

Don't say 'Hapana nenda'. Use 'Siendi'.

Negative response.

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Always be polite

Add 'asante' after 'hapana' to be polite.

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Don't use it for verbs

Don't say 'Hapana nenda'. Use 'Siendi'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct negative word.

___, sitaki chai.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hapana

Hapana is the correct word for saying 'no' to an offer.

Which is the correct way to say 'No, I am not going'?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Siendi.

You must conjugate the verb for negation, not use 'Hapana'.

Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning.

Match: 1. Hapana, asante. 2. Hamna maji.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-A, 2-B

Hapana is for refusal, Hamna is for absence.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct negative word. Fill Blank A1

___, sitaki chai.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hapana

Hapana is the correct word for saying 'no' to an offer.

Which is the correct way to say 'No, I am not going'? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Siendi.

You must conjugate the verb for negation, not use 'Hapana'.

Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-A, 2-B

Hapana is for refusal, Hamna is for absence.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

No, it is neutral. Use 'asante' to be extra polite.

Yes, it is the standard negative response.

관련 표현

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Hamna

similar

There is none

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Sio

similar

It is not

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La

similar

No

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Asante

builds on

Thank you

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