A1 Idiom 중립

Kupiga picha

To take a photo

The act of photographing something.

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문화적 배경

In Tanzania, especially at weddings (Harusi), the photographer is a central figure. It is common for guests to spend a significant portion of the event 'kupiga picha' with the couple. In the narrow streets of Stone Town, it is culturally sensitive to ask before taking photos of people, especially women in traditional dress. Always ask 'Naweza?' first. Nairobi has a thriving 'street style' photography scene. Youth use 'kupiga picha' as a way to build their personal brands on Instagram and TikTok. In some Maasai villages, photography is a commercial interaction. It is expected to pay a small fee or ask permission before 'hitting' a photo of someone in traditional regalia.

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The 'Hit' Rule

If it's a machine with a button, you probably 'piga' it in Swahili.

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Permission First

In many East African cultures, taking a photo without asking is considered rude. Always ask 'Naweza?'

The act of photographing something.

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The 'Hit' Rule

If it's a machine with a button, you probably 'piga' it in Swahili.

⚠️

Permission First

In many East African cultures, taking a photo without asking is considered rude. Always ask 'Naweza?'

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Object Markers

To sound like a native, use 'Nipige' (Take a photo of me) instead of 'Piga picha mimi'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing verb to complete the sentence: 'I want to take a photo.'

Nataka ____ picha.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kupiga

'Kupiga' is the correct verb for taking a photo. 'Kuchukua' means to carry, and 'kuchora' means to draw.

Which sentence means 'He took a photo of me'?

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Alinipiga picha.

The object marker '-ni-' (me) must be included in the verb.

Match the Swahili phrase to the correct situation.

1. Tupige selfie! 2. Naweza kukupiga picha? 3. Nahitaji picha ya pasipoti.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A. Asking a stranger. B. At a government office. C. With friends.

1-C, 2-A, 3-B is the logical mapping.

Complete the dialogue at a safari park.

Mtalii: 'Angalia tembo!' Mwongoza: 'Ndiyo, ____ picha sasa!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: piga

'Piga picha' is the only one that makes sense with an elephant (tembo).

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing verb to complete the sentence: 'I want to take a photo.' Fill Blank A1

Nataka ____ picha.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kupiga

'Kupiga' is the correct verb for taking a photo. 'Kuchukua' means to carry, and 'kuchora' means to draw.

Which sentence means 'He took a photo of me'? Choose A2

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Alinipiga picha.

The object marker '-ni-' (me) must be included in the verb.

Match the Swahili phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

1. Tupige selfie! 2. Naweza kukupiga picha? 3. Nahitaji picha ya pasipoti.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A. Asking a stranger. B. At a government office. C. With friends.

1-C, 2-A, 3-B is the logical mapping.

Complete the dialogue at a safari park. dialogue_completion A1

Mtalii: 'Angalia tembo!' Mwongoza: 'Ndiyo, ____ picha sasa!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: piga

'Piga picha' is the only one that makes sense with an elephant (tembo).

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Only if you are physically picking up a photo that was already printed. For the act of using a camera, always use 'kupiga'.

It is both! 'Picha moja' (one photo) and 'Picha kumi' (ten photos).

You can say 'kupiga selfie' or 'kupiga picha ya mwenyewe'. 'Selfie' is very common.

A photographer is 'Mpiga picha'.

Not generally, but it is polite to ask permission, especially with elders or in private spaces.

Say 'Tupige picha' or 'Utupige picha'.

Yes, 'kupiga video' is the standard way to say 'to film' or 'to record a video'.

It means a 'still photo,' used to distinguish it from a video.

It comes from the mechanical action of the camera shutter 'striking' to capture the image.

You can say 'Picha haijatoka vizuri' (The photo didn't come out well).

관련 표현

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Kupiga simu

similar

To make a phone call

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Kuchora picha

contrast

To draw a picture

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Kupiga video

builds on

To record a video

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Mpiga picha

specialized form

Photographer

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