Mimi nina kazi nyingi leo.

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Breakdown of Mimi nina kazi nyingi leo.

• kuwa na: to have
• leo: today
• kazi: the work
• nyingi: a lot

Questions & Answers about Mimi nina kazi nyingi leo.

Why is Mimi used at the beginning of the sentence even though nina already indicates the subject "I"?

Although nina indeed shows that the subject is "I," including Mimi provides emphasis or clarity. In Swahili, subject pronouns can be added for emphasis or when you really want to highlight who is doing the action.

Can I just say Nina kazi nyingi leo without Mimi?

Yes, you can omit Mimi and say Nina kazi nyingi leo. The subject pronoun is not strictly required because nina already indicates the first-person singular. Adding Mimi simply makes it more explicit.

What exactly does nina mean, and how is it formed?

Nina is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb structure for "to have" in Swahili (from kuwa na). It literally translates as "I have."

Why is the word nyingi used for "many" instead of another form?

In Swahili, adjectives must agree with the noun class of the word they describe. Kazi belongs to a noun class (often referred to as class 9/10). The adjective for "many" in this class is nyingi, so it must match that class.

Is the word leo flexible in word order, or does it always appear at the end?

You can move leo around if it makes sense contextually. For instance, you can say Leo nina kazi nyingi or Nina kazi nyingi leo. Both convey the same idea, though many speakers naturally place leo at the end in casual speech.