意思
Negative response.
文化背景
In Tanzania, saying 'Hapana' is very common but always polite. It is rarely seen as rude. In Kenya, 'Hapana' is used universally. In some urban areas, you might hear 'No' used as well. In Zanzibar, due to strong Arabic influence, you might hear 'La' alongside 'Hapana'. In Uganda, Swahili is a second language. 'Hapana' is widely understood and used.
Always be polite
Add 'asante' after 'hapana' to be polite.
Don't use it for verbs
Don't say 'Hapana nenda'. Use 'Siendi'.
意思
Negative response.
Always be polite
Add 'asante' after 'hapana' to be polite.
Don't use it for verbs
Don't say 'Hapana nenda'. Use 'Siendi'.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct negative word.
___, sitaki chai.
Hapana is the correct word for saying 'no' to an offer.
Which is the correct way to say 'No, I am not going'?
Choose the correct sentence.
You must conjugate the verb for negation, not use 'Hapana'.
Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning.
Match: 1. Hapana, asante. 2. Hamna maji.
Hapana is for refusal, Hamna is for absence.
🎉 得分： /3
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练习题库
3 练习___, sitaki chai.
Hapana is the correct word for saying 'no' to an offer.
Choose the correct sentence.
You must conjugate the verb for negation, not use 'Hapana'.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
Hapana is for refusal, Hamna is for absence.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
2 个问题No, it is neutral. Use 'asante' to be extra polite.
Yes, it is the standard negative response.
相关表达
Hamna
similarThere is none
Sio
similarIt is not
La
similarNo
Asante
builds onThank you
