Breakdown of Msisahau kumaliza kazi zenu kabla ya zamu yenu jikoni, ili chakula kiandaliwe mapema.
mapema
early
chakula
the food
kabla ya
before
ili
so that
kumaliza
to finish
jiko
the kitchen
kusahau
to forget
kazi
the task
kuandaliwa
to be prepared
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Questions & Answers about Msisahau kumaliza kazi zenu kabla ya zamu yenu jikoni, ili chakula kiandaliwe mapema.
What does msisahau mean in this sentence?
Msisahau is the negative imperative form that means "Don't forget." It commands the listener not to forget something.
Why is msisahau used instead of a form like usisahau?
The form msisahau is used to address multiple people or to express politeness/formality when giving a command. It reflects the appropriate subject agreement for a plural or formal "you."
What role does kumaliza play in the sentence?
Kumaliza is the infinitive form of the verb meaning "to finish." In this sentence, it tells what action should not be forgotten—namely, finishing your work.
How do we interpret kazi zenu?
Kazi means "work," and zenu is the plural possessive pronoun meaning "your." Together, kazi zenu translates as "your work."
What does the phrase kabla ya zamu yenu jikoni translate to?
Kabla ya means "before." Zamu refers to a "shift" or "turn," yenu is "your" (plural), and jikoni means "in the kitchen." So the entire phrase translates to "before your shift in the kitchen."
What is the function of ili in this sentence?
Ili is used to express purpose, meaning "so that." It introduces the clause that explains why the action of finishing your work is important.
How is chakula kiandaliwe constructed, and what does it mean?
Chakula means "food." Kiandaliwe is the passive form of the verb kuandaa (to prepare), with the prefix ki- matching the noun class of chakula (class 7). Together, they mean "the food is prepared."
What does mapema indicate?
Mapema means "early." It specifies that the food should be prepared early.