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Nyumba yangu ni imara.

Nyumba yangu ni imara.
My house is strong.
FromLesson 11inHardcore Swahili
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Breakdown of Nyumba yangu ni imara.

ni
to be
yangu
my
nyumba
the house
imara
strong
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Questions & Answers about Nyumba yangu ni imara.

What does nyumba mean in this sentence?
Nyumba means house. It is the noun that represents what is being described.
How is possession indicated in the phrase nyumba yangu?
Possession is shown by the word yangu, which means my. It indicates that the house belongs to the speaker.
What is the role of ni in this sentence?
Ni functions as the copula (linking verb) equivalent to is in English. It connects the subject (nyumba yangu) with the predicate adjective (imara).
What does imara describe in this context?
Imara is an adjective that means strong, sturdy, or solid. It describes the quality or state of the house.
Why is imara used after ni, and does any agreement need to occur between them?
Since imara is used as a predicate adjective following the copula ni, it describes the condition of nyumba yangu without needing an additional noun class agreement prefix. In Swahili, adjectives in the predicate position often remain unchanged regardless of the noun class.