Usiku is the standard Swahili term for night, essential for greetings and time-telling.
30초 단어
- Period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
- Essential for common greetings like 'Usiku mwema'.
- Functions as a noun or adverb of time.
Maelezo ya Jumla
Neno 'usiku' ni nomino muhimu katika lugha ya Kiswahili inayorejelea kipindi cha giza kinachoanza baada ya jua kuzama na kuishia jua linapochomoza. Katika muundo wa lugha, neno hili limo katika ngeli ya U-, na ingawa mara nyingi hutumika katika hali ya umoja kuelezea dhana ya wakati, linaweza pia kurejelea mfululizo wa nyakati za giza. Kwa Waswahili, usiku ni wakati wa faragha, mapumziko ya mwili baada ya kazi nzito za mchana, na pia ni wakati wa kuimarisha mahusiano ya kifamilia kupitia mazungumzo ya jioni kabla ya kulala.
Miundo ya Matumizi
Katika mazungumzo ya kila siku, 'usiku' hutumika kama kielezi cha wakati au kama nomino inayofafanuliwa na vivumishi. Kwa mfano, tunapotumia 'usiku wa leo' au 'usiku wa jana,' tunabainisha wakati maalum. Muundo mwingine maarufu ni 'usiku kucha,' ambao unamaanisha kipindi chote kuanzia giza linapoingia hadi asubuhi. Pia, neno hili ni msingi wa salamu za kuagana, ambapo 'Usiku mwema' hutumika kama njia ya kumtakia mtu mwingine usingizi mnono na amani wakati wa usiku.
Muktadha wa Kawaida
Neno hili hupatikana katika nyanja mbalimbali. Katika mazingira ya usalama, tunazungumzia 'ulinzi wa usiku.' Katika fasihi na ushairi wa Kiswahili, usiku mara nyingi huwakilisha hali ya utulivu, upweke, au hata mambo ya siri na maajabu. Kwa upande wa sayansi na mazingira, tunazungumzia 'wanyama wa usiku' (nocturnal animals) ambao hufanya shughuli zao gizani. Katika miji mikubwa, kuna dhana ya 'uchumi wa usiku' inayohusisha biashara zinazofanya kazi masaa ya giza.
Ulinganifu na Maneno Mengine
Ni jambo la kawaida kwa wanafunzi wa Kiswahili kuchanganya 'usiku' na 'jioni.' Jioni ni kipindi kifupi cha mpito jua linapozama (takriban saa kumi na moja hadi saa mbili), wakati usiku ni kipindi kirefu cha giza kinachofuata. Pia, kuna tofauti kati ya 'usiku' na 'giza.' Giza ni hali ya kutokuwa na mwanga ambayo inaweza kutokea wakati wowote, lakini usiku ni kipindi maalum cha kiasili katika mzunguko wa dunia.
예시
Usiku huu kuna baridi sana.
everydayTonight it is very cold.
Mkutano ulifanyika usiku wa manane.
formalThe meeting was held at midnight.
Lala salama, usiku mwema!
informalSleep well, good night!
Wanyama wengi wa usiku huwindwa wakati huu.
academicMany nocturnal animals are hunted during this time.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Usiku mwema
Good night
Mlinzi wa usiku
Night watchman
Ndege wa usiku
Night owl / Night bird
자주 혼동되는 단어
Jioni refers to the evening (late afternoon to dusk), while usiku refers to the full night when it is dark.
Giza is the state of darkness itself, which can happen anytime, whereas usiku is the specific time period.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word 'usiku' is neutral and can be used in any setting, from formal reports to casual conversations. In Swahili culture, time is often perceived relative to the sun, so 'usiku' begins strictly when the sun has fully set. It can function as both a noun (the night) and an adverb (at night) without changing form.
자주 하는 실수
A common mistake for English speakers is using 'Jioni' for 'Night' when they mean late hours. Another error is miscalculating time, as Swahili night hours start from 1:00 (which is 7:00 PM in international time). Beginners also sometimes forget that 'Usiku' belongs to the U- class, affecting its agreement with adjectives.
Tips
Use for nightly parting greetings
Always use 'Usiku mwema' when saying goodbye to someone before they go to sleep.
Distinguish from Swahili clock time
Remember that Swahili time starts at 1:00 (7 AM/PM). Night hours are counted from sunset.
Storytelling tradition in East Africa
Traditionally, night is the time for 'hadithi' (stories) shared around the family.
어원
Derived from Proto-Bantu roots for the day/night cycle. In Swahili, it shares the root '-siku' with the word for 'day' (siku), emphasizing the division of the 24-hour cycle.
문화적 맥락
In East African coastal cultures, the night is often associated with the moon's cycle, which dictates religious festivals and fishing patterns. It is also a time traditionally reserved for oral literature and passing down wisdom to children.
암기 팁
Think of 'U' as Universal and 'Siku' as Day-part; it is the universal time of the day for everyone to sleep. Alternatively, it sounds like 'You Seek' (rest).
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Ni salamu ya kumtakia mtu mapumziko mema na usingizi mnono wakati wa usiku.
Jioni ni wakati jua linapoanza kuzama (evening), wakati usiku ni kipindi cha giza kamili (night).
Katika matumizi ya kawaida, neno 'usiku' halibadiliki, lakini katika fasihi neno 'nyusiku' linaweza kutumika.
Huu ni wakati wa katikati kabisa ya usiku, kuanzia saa sita za usiku na kuendelea.
셀프 테스트
Nililala fofofo ___ kucha.
'Usiku kucha' ni msemo unaomaanisha muda wote wa usiku.
Ni ipi salamu sahihi ya usiku?
'Usiku mwema' ni tafsiri ya moja kwa moja ya 'Good night'.
usiku / mwezi / unaonekana
Huu ni mpangilio wa kawaida wa sentensi kuelezea hali ya usiku.
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Summary
Usiku is the standard Swahili term for night, essential for greetings and time-telling.
- Period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
- Essential for common greetings like 'Usiku mwema'.
- Functions as a noun or adverb of time.
Use for nightly parting greetings
Always use 'Usiku mwema' when saying goodbye to someone before they go to sleep.
Distinguish from Swahili clock time
Remember that Swahili time starts at 1:00 (7 AM/PM). Night hours are counted from sunset.
Storytelling tradition in East Africa
Traditionally, night is the time for 'hadithi' (stories) shared around the family.
예시
4 / 4Usiku huu kuna baridi sana.
Tonight it is very cold.
Mkutano ulifanyika usiku wa manane.
The meeting was held at midnight.
Lala salama, usiku mwema!
Sleep well, good night!
Wanyama wengi wa usiku huwindwa wakati huu.
Many nocturnal animals are hunted during this time.
