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Questions & Answers about Mfano unatusaidia kujifunza.
What does mfano mean in this sentence?
Mfano translates to example in English and serves as the subject of the sentence.
How is the verb unatusaidia structured?
Unatusaidia breaks down into three parts: • una-: the subject prefix agreeing with mfano (a class 7 noun), • -tu-: the object marker indicating us, • -saidia: the root of the verb meaning helps. Together, it means "helps us."
Why is the infinitive kujifunza used, and what does it signify?
Kujifunza is the infinitive form of jifunza (to learn). In Swahili, using an infinitive after a verb is common to indicate the action that is being facilitated—in this case, the example is helping us to learn.
What tense is shown by the prefix una- in the verb?
The prefix una- signals the present tense. It indicates that the action (helping) is happening right now or is a general truth.
What is the role of the object marker -tu- in unatusaidia?
The object marker -tu- specifies that the action of helping is directed at us (the speakers). It clarifies who is receiving the help.
Does this sentence follow typical Swahili sentence structure, and if so, how?
Yes, the sentence adheres to standard Swahili syntax. It places the subject (mfano) at the beginning, followed by the verb (unatusaidia)—which itself contains both the subject and object markers—and concludes with a complement (kujifunza) that explains what the help is about.
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