Mgeni anakula chakula kitamu sokoni.

The guest is eating delicious food at the market.

Breakdown of Mgeni anakula chakula kitamu sokoni.

• kula: to eat
• kwenye: at
• soko: the market
• chakula: the food
• kitamu: delicious
• mgeni: the guest

Questions & Answers about Mgeni anakula chakula kitamu sokoni.

What does the word mgeni mean in Swahili?

Mgeni means “guest” or “visitor.” It can also refer to someone who is new to a place.

Why is the prefix ana- used in anakula?

The prefix ana- shows that the action (eating) is happening in the present tense—“he/she is eating.”

What does chakula kitamu mean and why is it placed after the verb?

Chakula kitamu means “tasty food.” In a normal declarative sentence in Swahili, the typical word order is subject–verb–object (SVO), so chakula kitamu naturally comes after anakula.

How is sokoni translated and why is it used in this sentence?

Sokoni means “at the market” or “to the market.” The suffix -ni often indicates location, so sokoni specifically describes that this action is taking place at the market.

Is it necessary to say “at the market” in Swahili as a separate phrase, or does sokoni stand on its own?

Sokoni stands on its own in Swahili to convey “at/to the market.” You don’t need a separate word for “at” here; the -ni suffix on “soko” takes care of it.