Breakdown of Kweli napenda kuogelea baharini, lakini sijui kama leo nitapata muda.
mimi
I
kupenda
to like
leo
today
lakini
but
bahari
the ocean
kuogelea
to swim
kujua
to know
kweli
truly
kwenye
in
kama
if
kupata
to get
muda
the time
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Questions & Answers about Kweli napenda kuogelea baharini, lakini sijui kama leo nitapata muda.
Why is Kweli used at the beginning of the sentence?
Using Kweli emphasizes that the speaker is genuinely or truly stating their preference. It adds a sense of certainty or conviction to the statement.
What does napenda mean, and how is it used?
Napenda means “I like” or “I love.” It is the present tense form of the verb kupenda. Here, it’s used to express that the speaker enjoys something—in this case, swimming in the sea.
Why does the sentence use kuogelea baharini instead of just kuogelea?
Kuogelea simply means “to swim,” and baharini specifies “in the sea.” In Swahili, adding -ni to bahari (sea) indicates the location, making it clear you’re talking about swimming in the sea rather than swimming in general.
What is the function of lakini in this sentence?
Lakini means “but.” It introduces a contrast or an opposing idea—in this case, the speaker likes swimming in the sea, but might not have time to do it today.
How does sijui kama leo nitapata muda translate or function within the sentence?
Sijui means “I don’t know,” kama means “if,” and nitapata muda translates to “I will get (the) time.” So sijui kama leo nitapata muda expresses uncertainty about whether there will be sufficient time today for swimming in the sea.