Je, unamuona baba yako sasa?

you

Breakdown of Je, unamuona baba yako sasa?

• je: do
• kuona: to see
• baba: the father
• yako: your
• sasa: right now

Questions & Answers about Je, unamuona baba yako sasa?

Why does the sentence begin with Je?

In Swahili, Je is often used at the start of a yes/no question to indicate that someone is being asked for confirmation or information. It doesn't translate directly into English but serves as a question marker.

Why is the verb unamuona used instead of unaona?

Unamuona has the object infix -mu-, which refers to him (in this case, the father). Unaona would mean you see in a general sense, but unamuona specifically means you see him, referencing the direct object (the father).

Does baba yako mean your father in all contexts?

Yes. Baba in Swahili means father, and yako is the possessive for your. So together, baba yako means your father. Whether you use yako or wako depends on noun classes and agreement – for relatives of this class, yako is correct.

What does sasa mean in this sentence?

Sasa means now in Swahili. It clarifies that the question is about seeing your father at the present moment.

How would I respond if I can see my father right now?

You could say Ndiyo, ninamuona sasa, which means Yes, I see him now. Or simply Ndiyo, ninamuona for Yes, I see him.