意味
Literally 'to have ears', meaning to listen carefully.
文化的背景
In many Tanzanian households, children are taught to look down slightly when 'having ears' for an elder. Direct eye contact while being corrected can sometimes be seen as 'kutokuwa na masikio' (stubbornness). The phrase is often paired with 'Inshallah' when promising to listen to advice, adding a layer of religious commitment to the act of listening. In Nairobi, 'Kuwa na masikio' is often used in business contexts to describe 'market intelligence' or being aware of the latest trends and 'vibe' of the city. The phrase is a staple of the 'Madrasa' and formal school systems, where the 'listening' student is the idealized model of a learner.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to praise a colleague or student, say 'Ana masikio'. It's a high compliment for their character.
Don't say 'Huna masikio' to your boss
Even if they aren't listening, this is too informal and can be seen as an insult to their maturity.
意味
Literally 'to have ears', meaning to listen carefully.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to praise a colleague or student, say 'Ana masikio'. It's a high compliment for their character.
Don't say 'Huna masikio' to your boss
Even if they aren't listening, this is too informal and can be seen as an insult to their maturity.
The 'Tega' trick
Use 'Tega masikio' if you want to sound more like a native speaker when you're about to tell a secret.
Body language matters
When you say 'Nina masikio', a small nod of the head reinforces that you are truly paying attention.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of 'kuwa na' to complete the sentence.
Mimi _____ masikio mwalimu anapozungumza.
The subject is 'Mimi' (I), so the correct prefix is 'ni-', resulting in 'nina'.
Which sentence means 'The children are listening'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Watoto' is plural (Class 2), so it takes the 'wa-' prefix. 'Wana' is 'wa' + 'na'.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son.
Mama: 'Juma, kwa nini hufuati maelezo yangu?' Juma: 'Samahani mama, kuanzia sasa nitakuwa _____.'
In this context of following instructions, 'na masikio' is the correct idiom.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Kueni na masikio!'
The plural imperative is used to call a group to attention.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Where to use 'Kuwa na Masikio'
School
- • Instructions
- • Lectures
- • Rules
Home
- • Advice
- • Chores
- • Stories
Social
- • Gossip
- • Secrets
- • News
練習問題バンク
4 問題Mimi _____ masikio mwalimu anapozungumza.
The subject is 'Mimi' (I), so the correct prefix is 'ni-', resulting in 'nina'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Watoto' is plural (Class 2), so it takes the 'wa-' prefix. 'Wana' is 'wa' + 'na'.
Mama: 'Juma, kwa nini hufuati maelezo yangu?' Juma: 'Samahani mama, kuanzia sasa nitakuwa _____.'
In this context of following instructions, 'na masikio' is the correct idiom.
Phrase: 'Kueni na masikio!'
The plural imperative is used to call a group to attention.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it is used for anyone. While common in parenting, it is also used in professional and social settings to describe attentiveness.
Literally, yes (The dog has ears). Figuratively, you can say a dog 'ana masikio' if it is very well-trained and obedient.
'Sikiliza' is a verb (Listen!). 'Kuwa na masikio' is an idiom describing a state or character trait of being a listener.
It depends on the tone. It can be a genuine question or a sarcastic way of saying 'Are you even listening to me?'
'Nina masikio kabisa' or 'Nimetega masikio' are the best equivalents.
Yes, but in this idiom, it represents the concept of attention and obedience.
It's better to use 'Kusikiliza kwa makini' in a formal email. 'Kuwa na masikio' is more spoken.
The idiom still uses the plural 'masikio' because it refers to the concept of listening, not the physical count.
Yes, 'Sikia vibe' is a modern, very informal way to say you are tuned in.
In Swahili, to 'have' something is 'to be with' (kuwa na) that thing.
関連フレーズ
Tega masikio
similarTo prick up one's ears / To listen intently
Kusikiliza kwa makini
synonymTo listen carefully
Kuziba masikio
contrastTo block one's ears
Sikia la mkuu
builds onListen to the elder
Kupa sikio
similarTo give an ear
