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Tunapofanya ununuzi mtandaoni, barua pepe ya uthibitisho hutumwa na benki.

Tunapofanya ununuzi mtandaoni, barua pepe ya uthibitisho hutumwa na benki.
When we shop online, a confirmation e-mail is sent by the bank.
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Questions & Answers about Tunapofanya ununuzi mtandaoni, barua pepe ya uthibitisho hutumwa na benki.

What does tunapofanya mean and how is it constructed?

tunapofanya breaks down into four parts:

  • tu- (we)
  • -na- (present tense marker)
  • -po- (when/whenever)
  • fanya (do)
    Together it means “when we do” or “when we are doing.”
What does ununuzi mean?
ununuzi is a noun meaning “purchase” or “shopping.” It comes from the verb -nunua (to buy) with the noun-forming prefix u- and suffix -zi.
What does mtandaoni mean and how is it formed?
mtandaoni means “online” (literally, “on the network”). It’s formed from the noun mtandao (network) plus the locative suffix -ni, indicating location: mtandao + ni → mtandaoni.
Why is there ya in barua pepe ya uthibitisho?
The word ya is the genitive/linker that connects two nouns. Here it links barua pepe (email) with uthibitisho (confirmation), giving “confirmation email.”
What is hutumwa and why is it used here?
hutumwa is the passive form of -tuma (to send). The prefix hu- marks present habitual tense, and the verb is in passive voice. So hutumwa means “is/are sent.”
Why does the sentence end with na benki?
In a passive sentence, na introduces the agent (the doer). Here na benki means “by the bank,” telling us who sends the email.
What does barua pepe literally mean?
Literally, barua means “letter” and pepe (from pepepe) suggests “flying” or “electronic.” Combined, barua pepe is the standard Swahili term for “email.”