المعنى
Describing a busy schedule or heavy workload.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase 'Kazi iendelee' (Work should continue) became a national slogan following the presidency of John Magufuli and continues under Samia Suluhu Hassan. It emphasizes progress and national building. In Kenya, 'Kazi' is often associated with the 'hustle'. The term 'Hustler Nation' was a major political theme, highlighting the 'kazi nyingi' done by informal workers (Jua Kali). In the coastal and island culture, 'kazi nyingi' might refer to the seasonal influx of tourists or the labor-intensive process of harvesting cloves. Youth often use 'shughuli' or 'mambo' interchangeably with 'kazi' to describe the chaotic but productive nature of city life.
Polite Declining
In Swahili culture, just saying 'No' is rude. Always lead with 'Samahani' (Sorry) and follow with 'Nina kazi nyingi'.
Noun Class Agreement
Never say 'Kazi mengi'. It's the most common beginner mistake. Practice the 'N-class' sounds.
المعنى
Describing a busy schedule or heavy workload.
Polite Declining
In Swahili culture, just saying 'No' is rude. Always lead with 'Samahani' (Sorry) and follow with 'Nina kazi nyingi'.
Noun Class Agreement
Never say 'Kazi mengi'. It's the most common beginner mistake. Practice the 'N-class' sounds.
Add 'Sana'
To sound more native when you are truly overwhelmed, say 'Nina kazi nyingi sana, yaani siwezi hata kupumua!' (I have so much work, I can't even breathe!)
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'many' for the N-class noun 'kazi'.
Nina kazi ______ leo.
'Kazi' is an N-class noun, which takes the 'ny-' prefix for the adjective '-ingi'.
Which sentence means 'I had a lot of work yesterday'?
Select the correct past tense sentence:
'Nilikuwa na' is the past tense form of 'Nina' (I have).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Rafiki: Je, unakuja kwenye sherehe usiku huu? Wewe: Samahani, siwezi. ______.
'Nina kazi nyingi' is the standard polite excuse for not being able to attend an event.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Kazi nyingi' with its best context:
Having many emails is a classic example of having 'kazi nyingi'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where you have 'Kazi Nyingi'
Ofisini
- • Ripoti
- • Barua pepe
- • Mikutano
Shuleni
- • Mitihani
- • Insha
- • Mazoezi
Nyumbani
- • Usafi
- • Kupika
- • Dobi
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينNina kazi ______ leo.
'Kazi' is an N-class noun, which takes the 'ny-' prefix for the adjective '-ingi'.
Select the correct past tense sentence:
'Nilikuwa na' is the past tense form of 'Nina' (I have).
Rafiki: Je, unakuja kwenye sherehe usiku huu? Wewe: Samahani, siwezi. ______.
'Nina kazi nyingi' is the standard polite excuse for not being able to attend an event.
Match 'Kazi nyingi' with its best context:
Having many emails is a classic example of having 'kazi nyingi'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes! It is very common for students to say 'Nina kazi nyingi ya shule'.
Yes, if you want to say 'many' or 'much'. If you want to say 'some work', you'd say 'kazi kiasi'.
'Kazi' is usually professional or specific labor. 'Shughuli' is more general and can include social events or errands.
You say 'Sina kazi nyingi'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, 'kazi' is the same in singular and plural. 'Kazi nyingi' can mean 'much work' or 'many jobs'.
No, the adjective must come after the noun in Swahili: 'kazi nyingi'.
Not usually. It's a statement of fact. However, having 'kazi' is seen as a blessing compared to being unemployed.
Use 'kazi ngumu'.
You can say 'kazi nyingi mno' or 'kazi nyingi kupita kiasi'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kazi ngumu
similarHard/difficult work
Shughuli nyingi
synonymMany activities/business
Mambo mengi
similarMany things/matters
Kazi tele
specialized formAbundant work
Sina kazi
contrastI don't have work / I am unemployed
Tafuta kazi
builds onLook for work
