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What does Mimi mean in the sentence "Mimi ninahitaji mkopo"?
Mimi translates to I in English. It serves as the first-person singular pronoun, clearly indicating the speaker.
How is the verb ninahitaji constructed, and what does each part represent?
The verb ninahitaji can be broken down as follows: • ni- is the subject prefix for I. • na- is the present tense (or habitual aspect) marker. • -hitaji is derived from the infinitive kuhitaji, meaning to need. Together, these components form the meaning I need.
What is the infinitive form of ninahitaji?
The infinitive is kuhitaji. When conjugated for the first person singular in the present tense, the subject prefix (ni-) and present marker (na-) are added to the infinitive root.
Why is there no article like a before mkopo?
Swahili does not use articles such as a or the. The noun mkopo stands alone, and its meaning (either loan or a loan) is understood from context without needing an extra word.
Is it necessary to include Mimi when ninahitaji already indicates I?
No, it is not strictly necessary. The subject marker in ninahitaji already signals that the speaker is referring to themselves. However, Mimi can be included for emphasis or clarity, especially in contexts where contrast or clear identification of the subject is desired.
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