Ninayo hamu ya kukamilisha jaribio hili la kwanza leo.

I have a desire to complete this first attempt today.

Breakdown of Ninayo hamu ya kukamilisha jaribio hili la kwanza leo.

• kuwa na: to have
• leo: today
• hili: this
• ya: of
• hamu: the desire
• kukamilisha: to complete
• jaribio: the attempt
• kwanza: first

Questions & Answers about Ninayo hamu ya kukamilisha jaribio hili la kwanza leo.

What does the sentence "Ninayo hamu ya kukamilisha jaribio hili la kwanza leo" mean in English?

It means "I have the desire to complete this first test today." Each element of the sentence corresponds to parts of this translation, clarifying that the speaker is expressing a desire focused on finishing a specific test today.

Why is the suffix "-yo" attached to "nina", forming "ninayo"?

The "-yo" is a relative concord marker that agrees with the noun "hamu" (desire). In Swahili, when a verb like "nina" (I have) is followed by a noun that is then specified further by an additional phrase, the verb carries a suffix matching that noun’s class. This links the possession directly to its complement.

What is the function of the possessive marker "ya" in this sentence?

The "ya" acts as a possessive (genitive) connector. It links the noun "hamu" (desire) to the infinitive phrase "kukamilisha jaribio hili la kwanza leo", indicating that the desire specifically concerns completing the test. It functions similarly to the English word "to" or "of" in expressing the object of a feeling or desire.

How does the use of the infinitive "kukamilisha" function in this context?

In Swahili, verbs can appear in their infinitive form (prefixed with "ku-") to function as nouns. Here, "kukamilisha" (to complete) serves as the object of the noun "hamu". This construction is similar to saying "I have the desire to complete..." in English, where the action remains in the basic, non-finite form.

What role does the phrase "jaribio hili la kwanza leo" play, and how is it structured?

This phrase specifies exactly what the speaker desires to complete:

• "jaribio" means "test" or "trial".
• "hili" is the demonstrative adjective meaning "this".
• "la kwanza" translates as "first", with "la" agreeing with the noun’s class.
• "leo" means "today". Together, they detail that the desire is directed toward completing this first test today.