Breakdown of Ni muhimu utoe taarifa haraka ikiwa ratiba itabadilika ghafla.
ni
to be
muhimu
important
haraka
quickly
ikiwa
if
ratiba
the schedule
kutoa
to provide
ghafla
suddenly
taarifa
the information
kubadilika
to change
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Questions & Answers about Ni muhimu utoe taarifa haraka ikiwa ratiba itabadilika ghafla.
What does "Ni muhimu" mean in this sentence?
It translates to "it is important". This phrase establishes the necessity or urgency of the action that follows.
What does "utotoe taarifa haraka" mean, and why is the verb in that particular form?
"utotoe taarifa haraka" means "provide the information quickly." The verb "utotoe" is in the subjunctive mood, which is commonly used after descriptive phrases like "Ni muhimu" to express that the action is necessary rather than issuing a direct imperative.
How does the word "ikiwa" function within the sentence?
"ikiwa" serves as a conditional conjunction equivalent to "if" in English. It introduces the condition that follows—specifically, that the schedule changes.
How is the future tense indicated in the conditional clause "ratiba itabadilika ghafla"?
The prefix "ita-" in "itabadilika" marks the future tense, signaling that the change in schedule is expected to occur. Additionally, "ghafla" (meaning "suddenly") emphasizes the abruptness of the change.
How does the structure of this sentence compare to its English equivalent?
The sentence follows a structure similar to English. It begins with a statement of importance ("it is important"), followed by the necessary action ("provide the information quickly"), and concludes with a conditional clause ("if the schedule changes suddenly"). This similarity helps learners see how necessity, action, and condition are commonly linked in both languages.