Swahili
kiarif'a
ki-a-RI-fa
How to say it
Swahilikiarif'aki-a-RI-fasoon
Englishverbsoon
Frenchphrase (grammaire)soon
Meaning
a verb, the part of speech expressing an action, occurrence, or state, in grammatical terminology.
Good to know
a grammatical term used in Swahili language instruction; contrasts with 'nomino' (noun) and 'kivumishi' (adjective).
Examples
- 'Kusoma' ni kiarif'a.'To read' is a verb.
- Je, unaweza kutaja kiarif'a katika sentensi hii?Can you name the verb in this sentence?
- Sentensi hii haina kiarif'a wazi.This sentence has no clear verb.
- Mwalimu atafundisha kiarif'a wiki ijayo.The teacher will teach verbs next week.
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