Leo tunacheza na marafiki.

the friend

Breakdown of Leo tunacheza na marafiki.

• sisi: we
• kucheza: to play
• leo: today
• na: with

Questions & Answers about Leo tunacheza na marafiki.

What does Leo mean, and why is it placed at the beginning of the sentence?

Leo means today in Swahili. It is placed at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize that the action (playing) is happening on this day.

Why is the verb tunacheza used instead of other forms?

In Swahili, verbs begin with a subject prefix that indicates who is doing the action. The prefix tuna- stands for we in the present tense. The root -cheza means to play. So, tunacheza literally means we are playing.

What does the word na signify in this context?

Na commonly means with, but it can also mean and depending on context. Here, it indicates that you are playing with your friends.

Could marafiki be changed if I were talking about just one friend?

Yes, you would use the singular form rafiki for friend. Marafiki is plural for friends, so if it were just one friend, you would say Leo tunacheza na rafiki.