意思
Ironing clothes.
文化背景
In Tanzania, 'kupiga pasi' is a Saturday night or Sunday morning ritual for many families preparing for church or mosque. Even in rural areas, the 'pasi ya mkaa' is treated with great care. In Kenyan urban centers like Nairobi, 'Dobi' services are very common. People will take their 'official' clothes to a dobi specifically to 'piga pasi' because they have professional-grade equipment. In Uganda, the 'Gomesi' and 'Kanzu' (traditional wear) are large garments that require expert 'piga pasi' to maintain their elegant folds and structure. The 'Sapeurs' of Congo are world-famous for their fashion. For them, 'piga pasi' is an art form; a single wrinkle can ruin an entire 'Sape' look.
The 'Piga' Rule
Remember that 'piga' is used for almost any action involving a tool. If you're unsure of a verb for a chore, 'piga' + [noun] is often a good guess!
Heat Safety
When using 'pasi ya mkaa,' be careful not to let sparks hit the clothes, or you'll have to say 'nimeunguza nguo' (I burned the clothes)!
意思
Ironing clothes.
The 'Piga' Rule
Remember that 'piga' is used for almost any action involving a tool. If you're unsure of a verb for a chore, 'piga' + [noun] is often a good guess!
Heat Safety
When using 'pasi ya mkaa,' be careful not to let sparks hit the clothes, or you'll have to say 'nimeunguza nguo' (I burned the clothes)!
Passive Voice
To sound more native, use the passive 'zimepigwa pasi' when complimenting someone's clothes. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying they are clean.
自我测试
Fill in the missing verb to complete the sentence.
Kila asubuhi, mimi ____ pasi shati langu.
The standard collocation for ironing is 'piga pasi.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The clothes are ironed'?
Chagua jibu sahihi:
The passive form 'pigwa' is used when the clothes are the subject of the action.
Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning.
Linganisha:
These are essential vocabulary items related to ironing.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
Mama: Juma, mbona shati lako lina mikunjo? Juma: Samahani mama, nimesahau ____.
If the shirt has wrinkles (mikunjo), the missing action is ironing.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习Kila asubuhi, mimi ____ pasi shati langu.
The standard collocation for ironing is 'piga pasi.'
Chagua jibu sahihi:
The passive form 'pigwa' is used when the clothes are the subject of the action.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are essential vocabulary items related to ironing.
Mama: Juma, mbona shati lako lina mikunjo? Juma: Samahani mama, nimesahau ____.
If the shirt has wrinkles (mikunjo), the missing action is ironing.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题No, that means 'I have iron clothes.' You must include the verb 'piga' to indicate the action of ironing.
Yes, although you can specify 'pasi ya mvuke' (steam iron), 'piga pasi' is the general term for both.
'Pasi' is the general word for iron. 'Pasi ya mkaa' specifically refers to the charcoal-heated version.
It's an idiomatic use of the verb to describe the application of force or use of a tool, common in many Bantu languages.
相关表达
Piga deki
similarTo mop the floor
Kunyoosha nguo
synonymTo straighten clothes
Piga mswaki
similarTo brush teeth
Anika nguo
builds onTo hang clothes to dry
