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Questions & Answers about Fundi anarekebisha baiskeli.
What does the word fundi mean in this sentence?
In this context, fundi refers to someone skilled in repair work—a technician or mechanic who fixes things, such as bicycles.
How is the verb anarekebisha constructed and what do its parts signify?
The verb anarekebisha is composed of three elements: • a-: A subject prefix indicating third person singular. • na-: An infix that marks the present continuous (or habitual) tense. • rekebisha: The root meaning to repair. Together, they express that someone (he or she) is currently repairing or routinely repairs something.
Why is there no article like “the” or “a” before fundi and baiskeli?
Swahili does not use articles. Nouns appear without additional words to indicate definiteness, so both fundi and baiskeli stand alone without “the” or “a.”
Does the sentence follow the same word order as English?
Yes, it does. The sentence uses a subject-verb-object (SVO) structure, just like English: fundi (subject), anarekebisha (verb), and baiskeli (object).
What role does the na- infix in anarekebisha play?
The na- infix signals that the verb is in the present tense, specifically conveying a continuous or habitual action. It tells us that the repair work is either happening right now or occurs regularly.