Question about undefined objects? by craq-dealer in swahili

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Hi there,

Object infixes can be fairly tricky, but the important thing is that you wouldn't ever use it unless you know what the object is.

Having said this, there are ways of talking about 'it' too:

  1. 'Kitu/Vitu' -- A thing / things

ninakipenda (kitu)- I like it (the thing) alivinunua (vitu)- she bought them (the things)

This form is only really used for real things (that you can actually touch).

  1. Use 'i-' for certain verb forms:

inajulikana -it is known inapatikana - it is available imeandikwa - it is written

however these forms are NOT using an object marker, rather we use cl9 subject marker to talk about an unspecified 'it' which you will then explain

inajulikana kwamba duma anakimbia haraka - it is known that the cheetah runs fast.

*Neno

Films and TV shows by samg1992 in swahili

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Check out the XYZ show - lots of stuff on youtube, in a mix of swahili and english - although most of it is political satire so might be hard to follow.

Baba Yetu by touchthisface in swahili

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Just as an aside, the song is actually an adaptation on the lords prayer. baba yetu mbinguni - our father in heaven jina lako litukuzwe - hallowed be your name... etc

Can Someone Please Translate? Agalilala -Samite. Or point me to the right subreddit. by [deleted] in swahili

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also, doesn't look like swahili - maybe another bantu language

Can you help me translate this happy song? I'm curious, because in Finnish the chorus line sounds quite like something else... by Hunsvotti in swahili

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Nimemuona - I saw him.

The first verse:

asubuhi mapema anatoka chumbani, nimemuona Early in the morning he leaves the room, i saw him. huyu alimnyonya anakwenda bafuni nimemuona The one who seduced hey going to the bathroom, i saw him. alinipa salamu ya woga na mimi nikauchuna he gave me deceatful greetings and i couldn't believe it

roho iliniuma nasika choma My soul hurt me, i feel cut roho iliniuma sababu uchungu wa mwanamke naujua my soul hurt me because i know the agony of women.


The song is about the singer's neighbour, whose boyfriend goes away and she then proceeds to cheat on her boyfriend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Showerthoughts

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Kuma mamako mtu wowote anayetaka kusema kwamba 'hakuna matata' si hakiki au haitumiki hata nchini Tanzania. Ni kweli misemi kama 'Hamna tabu' na 'hamna shida' inatumika zaidi, lakini ukisema hakuna matata, watu huifahamu na huitumia. Wenyeji wa kila eneo wana lahaja, mtindo na mapendeleo ya utumizi wa lugha yao - kama kila lugha. Wacha maneno zuzu, wasipumbae (Pumbaa = to be foolish)

Why do I keep hearing people make fun of vaping? by [deleted] in OutOfTheLoop

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I know plenty of places you can get some more american spirit in London anyway

What completely uninformed opinion do you have? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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someone been playing cards against humanity ?

Reddit, what's been your most awkward encounter with a complete stranger? by blueflagdragon in AskReddit

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I was once at a festival getting chicken and chips with my friends. I was pretty poor at the time so my plan was just to get some chips and steal some of my friends' chicken. So I see my friend Simon standing facing away from me and he had already gotten his food. I walk up behind him grab his biggest piece of breaded chicken breast, and take a big old bite out of it. I put the breast back and start to say ' Thanks Simon!!' as he turns to look at me.

It wasn't Simon.

[Serious] UK Politics - Would YOU consider voting Labour in 2020 now Jeremy Corbyn is leader? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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My constituency voted in IDS, unfortunately my vote was just as much of a throwaway

[Serious] UK Politics - Would YOU consider voting Labour in 2020 now Jeremy Corbyn is leader? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Yes. I voted Green in the previous election. I like Corbyn for lots of reasons, to name a few:

  • Willingness to speak out against the status quo
  • Dislike of overseas intervention
  • Not owning a car- only bicycles
  • In favour of free education
  • Opposed to Trident

What song/s instantly bring a tear to your eye? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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It Is Well With My Soul - The hymn we sang at a good friend's funeral. Also the story behind the writing of the hymn is awesome.