Wewe unaimba wimbo huu?

Are you singing this song?

Breakdown of Wewe unaimba wimbo huu?

• wewe: you
• je: do
• wimbo: the song
• kuimba: to sing

Questions & Answers about Wewe unaimba wimbo huu?

Why is the pronoun wewe used here if unaimba already implies "you are singing"?

In Swahili, it's common to include a subject pronoun (like wewe) for emphasis or clarity, even though the verb form (unaimba) already indicates the subject (you). It’s similar to saying You are singing this song? in English for emphasis.

What does the u- prefix on unaimba signify?

The u- prefix is the subject marker for the second-person singular (you). It tells us the subject is wewe (you), so unaimba literally could be interpreted as "You-sing."

What is the difference between unaimba and anaimba?

Unaimba means “you are singing,” whereas anaimba means “he/she is singing.” The prefix u- shows "you," and a- shows "he/she."

Why is wimbo huu used for “this song”?

Swahili has different demonstrative forms, and huu is used to refer to "this" in the context of nouns in the m-/wa- or m-/mi- classes (like wimbo, which belongs to the m-/mi- noun class). Huu points to something close to the speaker—here, "this song."