Significado
Searching for employment.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Kujitegemea' (Self-reliance) is central. Searching for work is seen as a step toward national and personal independence. In urban centers like Nairobi, 'hustling' is a way of life. 'Tafuta kazi' often refers to multiple small jobs (side hustles) rather than one corporate career. There is a strong emphasis on 'Adabu' (manners) when asking for work. One must use polite prefixes and respectful language when approaching an elder for a job. WhatsApp groups are a primary tool for 'kutafuta kazi.' Job seekers join 'Job Alert' groups where vacancies are shared instantly.
Be Specific
When 'tafuta-ing' kazi, always add the 'ya' + [noun] to show you know your field. It makes you sound more fluent.
Watch the 'Z'
Ensure you pronounce 'kazi' with a clear 'z' sound. 'Kasi' (speed) is a completely different word!
Significado
Searching for employment.
Be Specific
When 'tafuta-ing' kazi, always add the 'ya' + [noun] to show you know your field. It makes you sound more fluent.
Watch the 'Z'
Ensure you pronounce 'kazi' with a clear 'z' sound. 'Kasi' (speed) is a completely different word!
Networking is Key
In East Africa, 'kutafuta kazi' is often about who you know. Don't be afraid to tell everyone you meet that you are looking.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct tense marker for 'I am searching for work right now.'
Ni___tafuta kazi sasa hivi.
'-na-' is the marker for the present continuous tense (happening now).
Which sentence means 'He will look for a job tomorrow'?
Chagua jibu sahihi:
'A-' is the prefix for 'He/She' and '-ta-' is the future tense marker.
Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning.
Linganisha:
These suffixes and nouns define the type of work being sought.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Baba: Juma, mbona huendi shule leo? Juma: Baba, nimemaliza shule. Sasa hivi ________.
In the context of finishing school, 'looking for work' is the most logical next step.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to Tafuta Kazi
Places
- • Ofisini
- • Mjini
- • Shambani
- • Mtandaoni
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNi___tafuta kazi sasa hivi.
'-na-' is the marker for the present continuous tense (happening now).
Chagua jibu sahihi:
'A-' is the prefix for 'He/She' and '-ta-' is the future tense marker.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These suffixes and nouns define the type of work being sought.
Baba: Juma, mbona huendi shule leo? Juma: Baba, nimemaliza shule. Sasa hivi ________.
In the context of finishing school, 'looking for work' is the most logical next step.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's better to use 'Lengo la kazi' (Career objective) or 'Uzoefu wa kazi' (Work experience) on a resume. 'Tafuta kazi' is more for speaking.
'Kazi' is general (work/task), while 'ajira' is formal (employment/job position).
No, that's a common mistake. Just say 'Natafuta kazi'.
You say 'Nimepata kazi'.
Yes, it is universal across all Swahili-speaking regions.
It's a more intense version, meaning 'to hunt for employment.'
You can ask, 'Je, kuna nafasi ya kazi hapa?' (Is there a job vacancy here?)
Yes, 'kazi ya nyumbani' means homework.
Yes, 'Natafuta funguo zangu' means 'I am looking for my keys.'
It's a casual, day-labor job.
Frases relacionadas
Kuomba kazi
similarTo apply for a job
Kupata kazi
builds onTo get/find a job
Kufanya kazi
builds onTo work / To do work
Kupoteza kazi
contrastTo lose a job
Kibarua
specialized formCasual labor/gig
Ajira
synonymEmployment
