When you start learning a new language, understanding basic verbs is super important. Today, we're looking at one of those essential verbs in Swahili: uza. This word means to sell.
Think about how often you talk about buying and selling things in English; it's just as common in Swahili. Learning uza helps you start building sentences about everyday actions. You'll use it in situations like talking about vendors, markets, or even just what someone does for a living.
It's a straightforward verb, which makes it great for beginners. Master uza, and you're already one step closer to practical conversations in Swahili!
When you're talking about selling something in Swahili, the verb you'll use is uza. This is a common and important verb to know, whether you're at a market, in a shop, or just discussing transactions. It's a regular verb, so its conjugations follow typical patterns. For example, if you want to say 'I sell,' you'd say Ninauza. If you want to talk about someone selling something in the past, you'd use the appropriate past tense conjugation, like Aliuza for 'he/she sold.'
When we talk about the word "uza," we're looking at a fundamental verb in Swahili meaning "to sell." It's a very common word you'll encounter in everyday conversations, especially in markets or shops. Understanding how to use "uza" is key to talking about commerce and transactions. It's a straightforward verb, but like many Swahili verbs, its form can change depending on who is doing the selling and who or what is being sold.
§ Understanding 'Uza'
You've learned that 'uza' means 'to sell' in Swahili. Now, let's look at how you actually use this verb in sentences. Like many Swahili verbs, 'uza' changes its form depending on who is doing the selling and when they are doing it.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'Uza'
The basic sentence structure in Swahili is Subject-Verb-Object (SVO), just like in English. So, if you want to say 'I sell fruits,' you'll construct it in a similar way.
- Subject Prefixes
- These are crucial! They attach to the beginning of the verb to indicate the subject (who is doing the action). For 'uza', here are the common ones:
- Ni- (I)
- U- (You singular)
- A- (He/She)
- Tu- (We)
- M- (You plural)
- Wa- (They)
Mimi nauza matunda. (I sell fruits.)
Notice how 'ni-' becomes 'na-' when combined with the present tense marker (which we'll get to). For now, focus on the 'ni' as the 'I' prefix.
Yeye anauza vitabu. (He/She sells books.)
- Tense Markers
- These go between the subject prefix and the verb root to indicate when the action happens.
- -na- (Present continuous/general present)
- -li- (Past tense)
- -ta- (Future tense)
Wao wanauza nguo sokoni. (They are selling clothes at the market.)
Tulikwenda dukani na tukauza samaki. (We went to the shop and sold fish.)
Kesho tutauza mboga mboga. (Tomorrow we will sell vegetables.)
§ Using 'Uza' with Objects
When you're selling something specific, you simply place the object after the verb. There are no direct equivalents of 'to' or 'for' when indicating what is being sold.
Anataka kuuza gari lake. (He wants to sell his car.)
Here, 'kuuza' is the infinitive form, meaning 'to sell'. It's used after verbs like 'ataka' (want).
§ 'Uza' in Questions
To ask if someone is selling something, you usually just change your intonation in spoken Swahili, or add question words.
Unauza mayai? (Are you selling eggs?)
Mnauza nini? (What are you all selling?)
§ Common Prepositions and 'Uza'
While Swahili doesn't have as many prepositions as English, a few are useful with 'uza'.
- Kwa
- This can mean 'for' or 'to' when indicating a person or sometimes a price.
Anauza kitabu kwa rafiki yake. (He sells the book to his friend.)
Nauza ndizi kwa shilingi mia tano. (I sell bananas for five hundred shillings.)
- Kutoka
- This means 'from' and can be used to indicate origin of items being sold.
Wanauza kahawa kutoka Kilimanjaro. (They sell coffee from Kilimanjaro.)
§ Practice Sentences
The best way to learn is by doing. Try to form your own sentences using 'uza' with different subjects and tenses. Think about what you might sell or what others sell in your daily life.
- I sell clothes.
- She sold food yesterday.
- We will sell vegetables tomorrow.
- Do you sell water?
By actively practicing, you'll get comfortable with 'uza' and its variations quickly. Keep an eye out for it in conversations and try to use it yourself!
§ What 'uza' means
- Swahili Word
- Uza (verb)
- English Definition
- To sell
When you're learning Swahili, 'uza' is a really important verb to know. It means 'to sell.' You'll hear and use this word a lot in daily conversations, especially when you're talking about markets, shops, or any kind of transaction. It's a foundational word for understanding commerce in Swahili-speaking regions.
§ 'Uza' in the market
The market is one of the most common places you'll encounter 'uza.' Sellers are always talking about what they are selling, and buyers are asking what's available. It's a core part of bargaining and buying.
Mama anataka kuuza matunda yake sokoni.
- Hint
- The woman wants to sell her fruits at the market.
Watauzaje kahawa leo?
- Hint
- How will they sell coffee today?
§ 'Uza' in business and work
Beyond the market, 'uza' is central to any business conversation. Whether you're in a shop, talking about a larger enterprise, or even discussing someone's job, this word will come up. It's used when people are talking about earning money through sales.
Duka hilo huuza nguo za kisasa.
- Hint
- That shop sells modern clothes.
Anapenda kuuza bidhaa zake mtandaoni.
- Hint
- He likes to sell his products online.
§ 'Uza' in the news and media
When you're reading or listening to Swahili news, especially economic reports, you'll hear 'uza' quite often. It's used when discussing company sales, property transactions, or even national exports. Understanding 'uza' helps you grasp the economic context of the news.
Serikali inataka kuuza hisa za kampuni.
- Hint
- The government wants to sell company shares.
Wameuza magari mengi mwaka huu.
- Hint
- They have sold many cars this year.
§ Other common uses of 'uza'
You might also hear 'uza' in less formal contexts, like when friends are talking about getting rid of something or a small personal transaction. It's a versatile verb.
When someone is trying to convince you to buy something:
Ninataka kuuza simu yangu ya zamani.
- Hint
- I want to sell my old phone.
When discussing the price of something being sold:
Anataka kuuza kwa bei gani?
- Hint
- At what price does he want to sell?
By actively listening for and practicing 'uza' in these different scenarios, you'll quickly become comfortable using it yourself. It's a simple but powerful word in Swahili vocabulary.
§ Understanding 'uza'
The Swahili verb 'uza' is straightforward. It means 'to sell'. It's a common, everyday word you'll hear and use frequently if you're interacting in markets or discussing commerce in Swahili-speaking regions. Think of it as the go-to word for selling something.
- DEFINITION
- To sell
Nataka kuuza
English hint: I want to sell my car.
Anuza
English hint: He/She sells fruits in the market.
§ 'Uza' vs. 'uza bei'
Sometimes you might hear 'uza bei'. This literally means 'sell price'. It's not a different verb for selling, but rather emphasizing the act of setting or asking for a price when selling something. It's often used when discussing the pricing aspect of a sale.
Nilimwuliza ni kiasi gani atauza bei ya kitabu.
English hint: I asked him how much he would sell the book for (or 'price the book').
§ When to use 'uza' vs. 'punguza bei' or 'shusha bei'
While 'uza' means 'to sell', you'll encounter other phrases related to the selling process, particularly when it comes to pricing.
Punguza bei: This means 'to reduce the price' or 'to lower the price'. You'd use this when talking about offering a discount or negotiating a lower price.
Unaweza kupunguza bei?
English hint: Can you reduce the price?
Shusha bei: This is another common way to say 'to lower the price' or 'to bring down the price'. It's quite interchangeable with 'punguza bei' in many contexts, especially during bargaining.
Tafadhali shusha bei kidogo.
English hint: Please lower the price a little.
§ 'Uza' and related nouns
It's also helpful to know the nouns related to 'uza':
Muuza: A seller (person). You'll often see this in markets.
Yeye ni muuza samaki.
English hint: He/She is a fish seller.
Uuzaji: The act of selling, or sales. This is a more abstract noun referring to the process or concept of selling.
Tunataka kuboresha uuzaji wetu.
English hint: We want to improve our sales (or 'selling').
Kuuza: This is the infinitive form of the verb, often used as a verbal noun meaning 'to sell' or 'selling'.
Kuuza vitabu ni kazi yake.
English hint: Selling books is his/her job.
§ Summary: Using 'uza' effectively
For most general contexts where you simply want to express the act of selling, 'uza' is your word. When discussing prices or discounts, you'll naturally shift to phrases like 'punguza bei' or 'shusha bei'. And for the people involved or the process itself, 'muuza' and 'uuzaji' will come in handy.
Curiosidade
The root 'uza' is found in many Bantu languages with a similar meaning, highlighting its ancient origins and importance in trade.
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Hata hivyo, bei wanazotoza mara nyingi huwa za juu kiasi kwamba ni wafanyabiashara tu wenye mifuko mizito wanaoweza kumudu kununua.
However, the prices they charge are often so high that only businessmen with deep pockets can afford to buy.
Here 'kununua' means 'to buy'. The sentence contrasts this with the act of selling implicitly mentioned earlier in the context of charging prices.
Wanunuzi mara nyingi hutafuta bidhaa za bei nafuu na wachuuzi wanataka kuuza kwa bei ya juu zaidi iwezekanavyo.
Buyers often look for cheap goods and sellers want to sell at the highest possible price.
'Wachuuzi' means 'sellers', and 'kuuza' is the infinitive form of 'to sell'.
Ili kupata faida, lazima ujifunze jinsi ya kuuza bidhaa zako kwa ufanisi.
To make a profit, you must learn how to sell your products effectively.
'Kuuza' is used here as an infinitive, meaning 'to sell'.
Baada ya miaka mingi ya kazi ngumu, hatimaye niliamua kuuza biashara yangu na kustaafu.
After many years of hard work, I finally decided to sell my business and retire.
'Kuuza' is the infinitive form, indicating the action of selling.
Serikali ilipanga kuuza hisa zake katika kampuni ya mawasiliano ili kupata mapato ya ziada.
The government planned to sell its shares in the telecommunications company to generate additional revenue.
'Kuuza' is the infinitive verb 'to sell'.
Wakulima walilazimika kuuza mazao yao kwa bei ya chini sana kutokana na soko bovu.
Farmers were forced to sell their produce at very low prices due to a bad market.
'Kuuza' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to sell'.
Alijaribu kuuza gari lake la zamani mtandaoni, lakini hakupata mnunuzi.
He tried to sell his old car online, but he didn't find a buyer.
'Kuuza' is the infinitive form, meaning 'to sell'.
Kampuni mpya ilianza kuuza bidhaa zake sokoni wiki iliyopita na imepata mafanikio makubwa.
The new company started selling its products in the market last week and has achieved great success.
'Kuuza' is used here as the infinitive verb 'to sell', indicating the beginning of an action.
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Basic use of 'uza'
The verb uza means 'to sell'. It's a regular verb in Swahili. You'll hear it a lot in markets and shops.
Conjugating 'uza' in the present tense
To say 'I sell', you'd say 'Ninauza'. 'You sell' is 'Unauza'. The 'na' prefix indicates the present continuous or simple present tense.
Asking 'What are you selling?'
To ask someone 'What are you selling?', you can say 'Unauza nini?' This is very useful when browsing goods.
Past tense of 'uza'
To form the past tense, you use '-li-' as the tense marker. For example, 'Niliuza' means 'I sold'.
Future tense of 'uza'
The future tense marker is '-ta-'. So, 'Nitauza' means 'I will sell'.
Using 'uza' with objects
You can directly follow 'uza' with the item being sold. For instance, 'Ninauza matunda' means 'I am selling fruits'.
Common phrases with 'uza'
Another common phrase is 'Anuza bei gani?' which means 'How much is he selling it for?' or 'What price is he selling?'
Don't confuse 'uza' with 'nunua'
Remember, 'uza' is 'to sell'. The opposite, 'to buy', is 'nunua'. Don't mix them up!
Bargaining with 'uza'
When someone says 'Ninauza...', they're telling you what they're selling. In many Swahili-speaking cultures, this is often the start of a negotiation over price.
Practice 'uza' in sentences
Try making your own sentences using 'uza'. For example, 'Mama yangu anauza nguo' (My mother sells clothes).
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Mnemônico
Think of someone selling something and saying, 'Oops, I forgot to charge you for this item!' The 'uza' sounds like 'oops a' little bit.
Associação visual
Imagine a bustling market stall where a friendly vendor is enthusiastically selling their wares. You can see them holding up various items, gesturing to customers, and saying 'uza, uza!' as they make sales.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to use 'uza' in a sentence related to buying or selling. For example, how would you say 'I want to sell this book' or 'They sell food at the market'?
Origem da palavra
Likely from Proto-Bantu *dúúd- (to sell)
Significado original: to sell
BantuContexto cultural
<p>In Swahili-speaking cultures, bargaining is a common and expected part of buying and selling, especially in markets. Knowing how to use 'uza' effectively can help you engage in these everyday interactions.</p>
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTo conjugate 'uza' (to sell) in the present tense, you use subject prefixes. For example:
Ninauza (I sell)
Unauza (You sell - singular)
Anauza (He/She sells)
Tunauza (We sell)
Mnauza (You sell - plural)
Wanauza (They sell)
Uza means 'to sell,' while nunua means 'to buy.' They are opposite actions.
Example:
Ninauza machungwa. (I am selling oranges.)
Ninanunua machungwa. (I am buying oranges.)
To say 'I want to sell,' you use nataka kuuza.
Nataka kuuza gari langu. (I want to sell my car.)
Yes, uza can be used for selling services too.
Example:
Anauza huduma za kompyuta. (He/She sells computer services.)
For the past tense, you use the '-li-' tense marker. So, 'I sold' is Niliuza.
Example:
Niliuza kitabu jana. (I sold a book yesterday.)
To ask 'Are you selling?' (to one person), you'd say Unauza? or Unauza nini? (What are you selling?).
For the future tense, you use the '-ta-' tense marker. So, 'I will sell' is Nitauza.
Example:
Nitauza nyumba wiki ijayo. (I will sell the house next week.)
Yes. A 'seller' is muuzaji (person). A 'sale' (the act of selling) is mauzo (plural for sales/proceeds from selling) or uuzaji (the act/process of selling).
Example:
Muuzaji ni rafiki yangu. (The seller is my friend.)
Mauzo yamekuwa mazuri. (Sales have been good.)
To tell someone to 'Sell it!' (singular command), you say Uza! or if it's a specific object, Uza hicho! (Sell that!).
A common phrase when someone is selling is often simply their goods or the price. But regarding the action itself, you might hear Anauza bidhaa mbalimbali. (He/She sells various goods.)
Teste-se 36 perguntas
Jana niliamua ___ kuku sokoni.
The sentence indicates an action of selling chickens in the market.
Je, unaweza ___ nguo hizi kwa bei nzuri?
The question asks if someone can sell the clothes at a good price.
Nina bidhaa nyingi za ___ dukani.
The speaker has many products to sell in the shop.
Alienda sokoni ___ matunda.
He went to the market to sell fruits.
Mkulima aliamua ___ mazao yake yote.
The farmer decided to sell all his crops.
Watoto walianza ___ lemoni zao mlangoni.
The children started selling their lemons at the door.
This sentence means 'Yesterday I sold oranges.' The structure is Subject + Past Tense Verb + Object.
This sentence means 'What do you want to sell at the market today?' The structure is Subject + Present Tense Verb + Question Word + Location + Time.
This sentence means 'Sellers sell new products every day.' The structure is Subject (plural) + Habitual Tense Verb + Object + Adjective + Frequency.
Choose the best translation for: 'Anaanza kuuza matunda sokoni.'
The verb 'kuuza' means 'to sell'. 'Anaanza' means 'he/she starts'. 'Matunda' means 'fruits' and 'sokoni' means 'in the market'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'uza' in the past tense?
The past tense form for 'uza' with the subject prefix 'wa-' (they) is 'waliuza'.
What is the most appropriate response if someone asks, 'Unauza nini?'
'Unauza nini?' means 'What are you selling?'. 'Ninauza vitabu' means 'I am selling books'.
The sentence 'Nitauza nyumba yangu kesho' means 'I will buy my house tomorrow.'
'Nitauza' means 'I will sell', not 'I will buy'. The correct translation is 'I will sell my house tomorrow.'
In Swahili, 'kuuza' is always used to refer to the act of buying something.
'Kuuza' means 'to sell'. The verb for 'to buy' is 'kununua'.
The phrase 'mwenye kuuza' can be translated as 'the seller'.
'Mwenye' means 'owner' or 'one who has/does', so 'mwenye kuuza' literally translates to 'one who sells', which is 'the seller'.
You are a small business owner in Tanzania. Write a short social media post in Swahili announcing a sale on your products. Include at least one sentence using 'uza' or a related form.
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Sample answer
Jambo wapenzi wateja! Tuna PUNGPUZO kubwa la wiki hii kwa bidhaa zetu zote. Njoo UNUNUE sasa kabla hazijaisha! Tunauza vitu bora kwa BEI nafuu.
Imagine you are describing a bustling market scene to a friend. Write three sentences in Swahili, at least one of which uses 'uza' to describe what a vendor is doing.
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Soko la Kariakoo limejaa watu leo. Wafanyabiashara wanauza matunda na mboga mpya. Kelele za kuita wateja zimeenea kila mahali.
You want to explain why a certain product is popular. Write a short explanation in Swahili (2-3 sentences) including why it's easy to 'uza' (sell).
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Bidhaa hii ni maarufu sana kwa sababu ina ubora wa hali ya juu. Ni rahisi sana kuiuza kwa sababu kila mtu anataka kitu bora. Wateja wanairudia kila wakati.
Ni nini alichokuwa anauza mama sokoni?
Read this passage:
Jana nilikwenda sokoni kununua mboga. Nilionana na mama mmoja anauza matunda mazuri sana. Alikuwa na machungwa, ndizi, na maembe. Niliamua kununua maembe kwa sababu yalikuwa yanaonekana matamu sana.
Ni nini alichokuwa anauza mama sokoni?
Sentensi ya pili inasema 'Nilionana na mama mmoja anauza matunda mazuri sana.'
Sentensi ya pili inasema 'Nilionana na mama mmoja anauza matunda mazuri sana.'
Kwa nini rafiki yake anapenda kazi yake?
Read this passage:
Rafiki yangu ana duka dogo la vitabu. Anauza vitabu mbalimbali, ikiwemo hadithi za watoto na riwaya za watu wazima. Anapenda kazi yake sana kwa sababu anapenda kusoma na kuuza vitabu.
Kwa nini rafiki yake anapenda kazi yake?
Sentensi ya mwisho inasema 'Anapenda kazi yake sana kwa sababu anapenda kusoma na kuuza vitabu.'
Sentensi ya mwisho inasema 'Anapenda kazi yake sana kwa sababu anapenda kusoma na kuuza vitabu.'
Ni nini kampuni inauza?
Read this passage:
Kampuni yetu inauza simu za kisasa. Tuna aina nyingi na bei tofauti ili kukidhi mahitaji ya kila mteja. Tunatoa huduma bora baada ya mauzo.
Ni nini kampuni inauza?
Sentensi ya kwanza inasema 'Kampuni yetu inauza simu za kisasa.'
Sentensi ya kwanza inasema 'Kampuni yetu inauza simu za kisasa.'
Fafanua jinsi teknolojia imebadilisha mbinu za kuuza bidhaa na huduma katika soko la kisasa. Toa mifano halisi kutoka Swahili-speaking nchi.
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Sample answer
Teknolojia imebadilisha pakubwa mbinu za kuuza bidhaa na huduma. Kwa mfano, wafanyabiashara sasa wanaweza kuuza bidhaa zao kupitia mitandao ya kijamii kama Facebook na Instagram, au kupitia majukwaa ya biashara mtandaoni kama Jumia. Hii imewawezesha kufikia wateja wengi zaidi na kupunguza gharama za uuzaji. Nchini Kenya, kuna mifano mingi ya wafanyabiashara wadogo na wakubwa wanaotumia M-Pesa kwa malipo ya mauzo, ambayo imerahisisha miamala na kuongeza ufanisi.
Andika insha inayochunguza maadili ya kibiashara na uwajibikaji wa kijamii katika sekta ya uuzaji. Je, ni kwa jinsi gani makampuni yanaweza kuuza bidhaa zao kwa ufanisi huku yakizingatia maadili haya?
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Maadili ya kibiashara na uwajibikaji wa kijamii ni muhimu sana katika sekta ya uuzaji. Makampuni yanapaswa kuzingatia kanuni za haki na uwazi katika shughuli zao za mauzo, kuepuka matangazo ya udanganyifu, na kuhakikisha bidhaa zao ni salama kwa watumiaji. Kwa mfano, kampuni inaweza kuuza bidhaa zake kwa ufanisi kwa kutoa sehemu ya faida yake kusaidia jamii, au kutumia vifaa vinavyozingatia mazingira. Hii haionyeshi tu uwajibikaji bali pia huongeza uaminifu wa wateja na sifa ya kampuni.
Linganisha na tofautisha mikakati ya uuzaji wa bidhaa za anasa na bidhaa za matumizi ya kawaida. Ni nini hufanya mikakati hii kuwa tofauti na kwa nini?
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Sample answer
Mikakati ya uuzaji wa bidhaa za anasa na bidhaa za matumizi ya kawaida hutofautiana sana. Bidhaa za anasa, kama vile magari ya kifahari au nguo za wabunifu, hulenga soko dogo la watu wenye uwezo mkubwa wa kifedha. Mikakati yao ya uuzaji mara nyingi inahusisha matangazo yanayosisitiza ubora, hadhi, na upekee wa bidhaa. Bidhaa za matumizi ya kawaida, kama vile sabuni au vyakula, hulenga soko pana na mara nyingi husisitiza bei na urahisi wa upatikanaji. Lengo ni kuuza kwa wingi. Tofauti hizi zinatokana na tofauti za thamani inayotafutwa na wateja na malengo ya kibiashara ya kampuni.
Kulingana na kifungu, ni nini muhimu kwa mafanikio ya uuzaji katika soko la kisasa?
Read this passage:
Katika mazingira ya biashara yanayobadilika haraka, uwezo wa kuuza bidhaa na huduma umegeuka kuwa nguzo muhimu kwa mafanikio ya shirika lolote. Wafanyabiashara wanapaswa kuwa na uelewa wa kina wa mahitaji ya soko, mikakati ya bei, na mbinu za masoko zinazofaa ili kuhakikisha bidhaa zao zinapata wateja. Kutegemea tu ubora wa bidhaa haitoshi; uuzaji shirikishi na mawasiliano thabiti na wateja ni muhimu zaidi kuliko hapo awali.
Kulingana na kifungu, ni nini muhimu kwa mafanikio ya uuzaji katika soko la kisasa?
Kifungu kinasisitiza kwamba ubora wa bidhaa pekee hautoshi na kwamba uelewa wa mahitaji ya soko, mikakati ya bei, na mbinu za masoko, pamoja na uuzaji shirikishi na mawasiliano na wateja, ni muhimu.
Kifungu kinasisitiza kwamba ubora wa bidhaa pekee hautoshi na kwamba uelewa wa mahitaji ya soko, mikakati ya bei, na mbinu za masoko, pamoja na uuzaji shirikishi na mawasiliano na wateja, ni muhimu.
Ni kwa nini makampuni yanajitahidi kujenga uhusiano wa kudumu na wateja wao?
Read this passage:
Mbinu za kisasa za kuuza bidhaa zinazidi kuzingatia uzoefu wa mteja. Makampuni yanajitahidi kujenga uhusiano wa kudumu na wateja wao kwa kutoa huduma bora baada ya mauzo, na kusikiliza maoni yao. Hii inasaidia sio tu kuuza bidhaa zaidi bali pia kuunda wateja waaminifu ambao watarejea tena na tena. Teknolojia kama vile akili bandia (AI) inatumika kuboresha uzoefu huu kwa kubinafsisha matangazo na mapendekezo ya bidhaa.
Ni kwa nini makampuni yanajitahidi kujenga uhusiano wa kudumu na wateja wao?
Kifungu kinasema 'Hii inasaidia sio tu kuuza bidhaa zaidi bali pia kuunda wateja waaminifu ambao watarejea tena na tena.'
Kifungu kinasema 'Hii inasaidia sio tu kuuza bidhaa zaidi bali pia kuunda wateja waaminifu ambao watarejea tena na tena.'
Kabla ya kuuza bidhaa katika soko jipya la kimataifa, kampuni inapaswa kuzingatia nini?
Read this passage:
Uuzaji wa kimataifa unahitaji uelewa wa kina wa tamaduni mbalimbali na kanuni za kibiashara za nchi tofauti. Kabla ya kuuza bidhaa katika soko jipya la kimataifa, kampuni inapaswa kufanya utafiti wa kutosha kuhusu mapendeleo ya watumiaji, lugha, na sheria za uagizaji na uuzaji. Kushindwa kuzingatia mambo haya kunaweza kusababisha hasara kubwa na kushindwa kwa biashara.
Kabla ya kuuza bidhaa katika soko jipya la kimataifa, kampuni inapaswa kuzingatia nini?
Kifungu kinasema 'Kabla ya kuuza bidhaa katika soko jipya la kimataifa, kampuni inapaswa kufanya utafiti wa kutosha kuhusu mapendeleo ya watumiaji, lugha, na sheria za uagizaji na uuzaji.'
Kifungu kinasema 'Kabla ya kuuza bidhaa katika soko jipya la kimataifa, kampuni inapaswa kufanya utafiti wa kutosha kuhusu mapendeleo ya watumiaji, lugha, na sheria za uagizaji na uuzaji.'
The farmer strived to be able to sell his produce in the market.
The sellers want to sell their goods at a good price.
He was able to sell his car quickly because it was in good condition.
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Basic use of 'uza'
The verb uza means 'to sell'. It's a regular verb in Swahili. You'll hear it a lot in markets and shops.
Conjugating 'uza' in the present tense
To say 'I sell', you'd say 'Ninauza'. 'You sell' is 'Unauza'. The 'na' prefix indicates the present continuous or simple present tense.
Asking 'What are you selling?'
To ask someone 'What are you selling?', you can say 'Unauza nini?' This is very useful when browsing goods.
Past tense of 'uza'
To form the past tense, you use '-li-' as the tense marker. For example, 'Niliuza' means 'I sold'.
