Breakdown of Mbwa wangu anapenda kucheza nje wakati jua linawaka na upepo unavuma polepole.
kupenda
to like
kucheza
to play
nje
outside
na
and
jua
the sun
kuwaka
to shine
wangu
my
upepo
the wind
mbwa
the dog
wakati
when
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Questions & Answers about Mbwa wangu anapenda kucheza nje wakati jua linawaka na upepo unavuma polepole.
What does Mbwa wangu mean and how is it formed?
Mbwa means dog, and wangu is the possessive form meaning my. Together, Mbwa wangu means my dog. The possessive form -angu changes depending on the noun class, but for dogs (class 9/10 in Swahili), we use wangu.
How does the verb anapenda function in this sentence?
Anapenda is the present tense form of the verb kupenda (to like or to love). The prefix a- indicates the subject (he/she/it), na marks the present tense, and penda is the verb stem.
Why does the sentence use kucheza nje?
Kucheza nje means to play outside. Kucheza is the infinitive form meaning to play, and nje means outside. Combining them indicates the location of the action.
What does wakati jua linawaka mean?
In Swahili, wakati means when or while, jua is the sun, and linawaka comes from the verb kuwaka, which describes shining or blazing. So, wakati jua linawaka means when (or while) the sun is shining.
How do we interpret upepo unavuma polepole?
Upepo is the wind, unavuma means it is blowing (from vuma, to blow), and polepole means slowly or gently. Thus, upepo unavuma polepole describes that the wind is blowing gently.
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