Swahili
kisifa
kee-SEE-fah
How to say it
Swahilikisifakee-SEE-fahsoon
Englishadverbsoon
Frenchadverbesoon
Meaning
a grammatical adverb, a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
Good to know
Grammar term.
Examples
- Neno 'haraka' ni kisifa katika sentensi hii.The word 'haraka' (quickly) is an adverb in this sentence.
- Mwalimu alifundisha aina za kisifa.The teacher taught the types of adverbs.
- Kisifa hubadilisha maana ya kitenzi.An adverb modifies the meaning of a verb.
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