A1 Collocation 中性

Tafuta kazi

Look for work

意思

Searching for employment.

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文化背景

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.

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Be Specific

When 'tafuta-ing' kazi, always add the 'ya' + [noun] to show you know your field. It makes you sound more fluent.

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Watch the 'Z'

Ensure you pronounce 'kazi' with a clear 'z' sound. 'Kasi' (speed) is a completely different word!

意思

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!

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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.

自我测试

Fill in the correct tense marker for 'I am searching for work right now.'

Ni___tafuta kazi sasa hivi.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: na

'-na-' is the marker for the present continuous tense (happening now).

Which sentence means 'He will look for a job tomorrow'?

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Atatafuta kazi kesho.

'A-' is the prefix for 'He/She' and '-ta-' is the future tense marker.

Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning.

Linganisha:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ualimu=teaching, udereva=driving, ofisi=office, shambani=farm

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 ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: natafuta kazi

In the context of finishing school, 'looking for work' is the most logical next step.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Where to Tafuta Kazi

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Places

  • Ofisini
  • Mjini
  • Shambani
  • Mtandaoni

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct tense marker for 'I am searching for work right now.' Fill Blank A1

Ni___tafuta kazi sasa hivi.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: na

'-na-' is the marker for the present continuous tense (happening now).

Which sentence means 'He will look for a job tomorrow'? Choose A2

Chagua jibu sahihi:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Atatafuta kazi kesho.

'A-' is the prefix for 'He/She' and '-ta-' is the future tense marker.

Match the Swahili phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ualimu=teaching, udereva=driving, ofisi=office, shambani=farm

These suffixes and nouns define the type of work being sought.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

Baba: Juma, mbona huendi shule leo? Juma: Baba, nimemaliza shule. Sasa hivi ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: natafuta kazi

In the context of finishing school, 'looking for work' is the most logical next step.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

It'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.

相关表达

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Kuomba kazi

similar

To apply for a job

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Kupata kazi

builds on

To get/find a job

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Kufanya kazi

builds on

To work / To do work

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Kupoteza kazi

contrast

To lose a job

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Kibarua

specialized form

Casual labor/gig

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Ajira

synonym

Employment

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