Sisi tunaamua kupumzika baada ya jaribio.

we

Breakdown of Sisi tunaamua kupumzika baada ya jaribio.

• kupumzika: to rest
• baada ya: after
• kuamua: to decide
• jaribio: the test

Questions & Answers about Sisi tunaamua kupumzika baada ya jaribio.

What does Sisi mean in this sentence?

Sisi means we in Swahili. It explicitly indicates that the action is being performed by a group that includes the speaker.

How is tunaamua constructed and what does it mean?

Tunaamua means we decide (or we are deciding). It is formed by: • tu-: the subject marker for we • -na-: a marker indicating present tense (often conveying continuous or habitual action) • amua: the verb to decide This construction tells us that the decision is actively being made by the speakers.

Why is kupumzika in its infinitive form?

In Swahili, when one verb (like amua, “to decide”) is followed by another verb to show the action intended, the second verb remains in its infinitive form. Here, kupumzika (formed with the ku- prefix) means to rest and acts as the complement of amua.

What does the phrase baada ya jaribio translate to?

Baada ya jaribio translates as after the test/attempt. Baada ya means after, and jaribio can mean a test, trial, or attempt, depending on the context.

Is the explicit subject Sisi necessary if tunaamua already contains subject information?

While tunaamua inherently includes the subject marker (tu-) that signifies we, adding Sisi at the beginning is common for emphasis or clarity. It reinforces the subject, although in some contexts it can be omitted if the subject is clear from the verb alone.