Word
Sisi tunaenda kikao.
Meaning
We are going to a meeting.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Sisi tunaenda kikao.
What does the word Sisi signify in this sentence?
Sisi is the subject pronoun meaning we. It tells us that the speaker and others are included in the action.
How is the verb tunaenda structured?
The verb tunaenda is composed of three parts: • The subject prefix tu- which means we. • The tense marker -na-, indicating the present tense. • The root -enda, which means to go. Together, they form we are going.
Why is the subject pronoun Sisi explicitly stated when the verb already contains a subject marker?
Although the tu- in tunaenda already denotes we, including Sisi can add clarity, emphasis, or formality. For learners, it reinforces who is performing the action and is common in everyday conversation.
What does kikao mean, and what should one know about its form?
Kikao means meeting. It is a singular noun belonging to the Ki/vi noun class. In plural form, it would change to vikao.
Can you explain the word order in the sentence Sisi tunaenda kikao?
The sentence follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order: • Sisi (Subject) – we • Tunaenda (Verb) – are going • Kikao (Object) – meeting This structure is similar to the typical English sentence “We are going to a meeting.”
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