Word
Nina uthibitisho wa malipo.
Meaning
I have proof of payment.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Nina uthibitisho wa malipo.
What does nina mean, and how is it formed?
Nina means I have.
It is built from:
- ni- = I
- -na = have / be with
So:
- nina = I have
- una = you have
- ana = he/she has
This is one of the most useful basic patterns in Swahili.
Do I need to say mimi before nina?
No. You do not need mimi here.
The ni- in nina already tells you the subject is I. So Nina uthibitisho wa malipo is complete by itself.
You would only add mimi for emphasis or contrast:
- Mimi nina uthibitisho wa malipo. = I have proof of payment.
What does uthibitisho mean exactly?