Word
Juma anasema duka lile lina bei nafuu kuliko duka la mjini.
Meaning
Juma says that store has a cheaper price than the store in town.
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Questions & Answers about Juma anasema duka lile lina bei nafuu kuliko duka la mjini.
What is the overall meaning of the sentence "Juma anasema duka lile lina bei nafuu kuliko duka la mjini"?
It means that Juma says that that particular shop has cheap prices compared to the shop in the city.
How does the verb form "anasesema" indicate the subject and tense in this sentence?
In Swahili, verbs include a subject prefix. Here, "anasesema" begins with "a‑" which means “he” (referring to Juma), and the verb is in the present tense, indicating that Juma is currently saying or habitually says something.
What role does the demonstrative "lile" play in the phrase "duka lile"?
"Lile" is a demonstrative adjective meaning "that" and agrees with the noun "duka" (shop). It helps specify which shop is being referred to, distinguishing it from others—much like choosing between “this shop” and “that shop” in English.
How is possession expressed in the phrase "lina bei nafuu," and what does the phrase mean?
The verb "lina" translates as “has,” indicating possession or a characteristic. "Bei" means “price” and "nafuu" means “cheap.” Together, the phrase means “has cheap prices.” Swahili often uses a form of the verb “kuwa na” (to have) to show possession.
What function does "kuliko" serve in this sentence, and how does it compare to English?
"Kuliko" is used as a comparative conjunction, equivalent to the English word “than.” It introduces the element with which the first clause is being compared—in this case, comparing the cheap prices at one shop to those at the shop in the city.
What does "duka la mjini" mean, and how is the relationship between "duka" and "mji" expressed?
"duka la mjini" translates to “the shop in the city.” Here, "la" is a linking or possessive marker that connects "duka" (shop) with "mji" (city), indicating that the shop is located in or associated with the city.
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