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Questions & Answers about Mimi nitaandika barua leo usiku.
Why is the pronoun Mimi explicitly used in the sentence?
In Swahili, the verb form already shows who is doing the action, but people often include Mimi when they want to emphasize that “I” am doing something, or if there is a chance of confusion in longer contexts.
What does the prefix nita- in nitaandika signify?
The prefix nita- indicates the future tense for “I” in Swahili, so nitaandika means I will write.
Why do we say leo usiku instead of a single word for tonight?
In Swahili, one way to express tonight is leo usiku, which literally means today night. Swahili often uses descriptive phrases in place of a single English term.
Does barua only mean a handwritten letter, or can it also refer to other types of letters or messages?
Traditionally, barua is a paper letter, but nowadays it can be used for various forms of written communication. Context usually clarifies whether it’s a physical letter or something like an email.
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