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Questions & Answers about Jibu lako ni sahihi.
What does the sentence Jibu lako ni sahihi mean in English?
It translates to "Your answer is correct." Although the meaning is already provided, it’s often useful to confirm this basic translation.
What is the function of the word jibu in the sentence?
Jibu is a noun meaning "answer." In this sentence, it functions as the subject.
What role does ni play in the sentence?
Ni acts as the copula, similar to the English verb "is." It connects the subject (jibu lako) with the predicate (sahihi).
Why is the possessive adjective lako used instead of something like yako?
Swahili possessive adjectives must agree with the noun’s class. Jibu belongs to a noun class that requires the use of lako for the second person singular. That is why lako correctly means "your" in this context.
Does the adjective sahihi change form based on the noun it describes?
No, sahihi means "correct" or "accurate" and, in this sentence, it stays in its basic form while describing jibu. Although adjectives in Swahili usually agree with the noun’s class, many adjectives—especially in simple constructions—remain unchanged.
How would you modify this sentence to say "My answer is correct"?
You would replace the possessive adjective lako (your) with langu (my). The sentence becomes Jibu langu ni sahihi.