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Breakdown of Dereva wetu anajaribu kuepuka trafiki asubuhi, ili tufike kazini mapema.
kwenye
at
katika
in
asubuhi
the morning
kazi
the work
mapema
early
kujaribu
to try
ili
so that
kufika
to arrive
kuepuka
to avoid
dereva
the driver
trafiki
the traffic
Questions & Answers about Dereva wetu anajaribu kuepuka trafiki asubuhi, ili tufike kazini mapema.
What does Dereva wetu mean in this sentence?
It means “our driver”. Dereva translates to “driver,” and wetu is the possessive form meaning “our.”
What is the role and tense of anajaribu in the sentence?
Anajaribu means “is trying”. It is formed with the subject prefix a- (referring to “he/she”) and the continuous marker -na-, which together indicate a present, ongoing action.
Why is the verb in the form kuepuka and what does it signify?
Kuepuka is the infinitive form of the verb, meaning “to avoid.” In this sentence, it functions as the object of anajaribu, showing what the driver is trying to do.
How does asubuhi contribute to the meaning of the sentence?
Asubuhi means “morning.” It specifies the time when the traffic occurs, indicating that the driver’s attempt to avoid traffic is focused on the morning hours.
How does the clause ili tufike kazini mapema express purpose or intention?
The word ili introduces a purpose clause, translating as “so that.” Tufike is in the subjunctive mood, expressing the desired result, while kazini means “at work” and mapema means “early”. Together, the clause means “so that we reach work early.”
What does the word trafiki mean, and why might it be familiar to an English speaker?
Trafiki means “traffic.” It is a borrowed term from English, so its meaning is immediately recognizable even to someone learning Swahili.
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