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What is the Swahili verb for 'to cry'?
What is the Swahili verb for 'to cry'?
lia
Which verb means 'to eat' in Swahili?
Which verb means 'to eat' in Swahili?
kula
What is the meaning of the Swahili verb 'kimbia'?
What is the meaning of the Swahili verb 'kimbia'?
to run
Which verb translates to 'to listen'?
Which verb translates to 'to listen'?
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What does 'pika' mean in English?
What does 'pika' mean in English?
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Study Notes
Swahili Verbs
- Swahili verbs ending in “-a” are a common feature of the language
- Some examples of verbs ending in “-a” are: lia (to cry), kula (to eat), kimbia (to run), soma (to study), toka (to come from/to leave), cheza (to play/dance), chaka (laugh), imbuka (sing), penda (like/love), fanya (to do), pika (to cook), enda (to go), kunywa (to drink), jaribu (to try), and akin (to think).
- Some Swahili verbs end in other vowels, not just “-a”
- Examples of verbs ending in other vowels are: hitaji (to need), subiri (to wait), jibu (to answer) and pumzika (to rest)
- Verbs ending in “-a” are generally indicative of words of Bantu origin
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Explore the fascinating world of Swahili verbs, focusing on those ending in '-a'. This quiz provides examples and demonstrates how these verbs are indicative of Bantu origins, along with other vowel endings. Test your knowledge of Swahili verbs through this engaging quiz!
