We will continue with our topic SWAHILI ADVERBS AND PREPOSITIONS.
Useful Expressions
Fanya hivi,. Do (it) this way.
Usifanye hivi,. I did not say that.
Usifanye hivi, Do not (it)in this way.
Hivyo ndivyo ulivyosema That is what you said.
Fanya vyovyote upendavyo Do as you please wish
Mambo Yako hivyo ulivyosikia Things as you have heard.
Walisemaje ulipozaliwa What did they say when you asked them?
Amekwendaje? How did he go?
Popote ulipo,. Where ever you may be.
Nitakuta kokote uendako, I will follow you wherever you go
Huku na huko, Here and there.
Palepale,. On the spot
Hapahapa,. Right here
Tazama ulivyo, Look at the way he is
NB. Adverbs can also be formed by prefixing ki to nouns, thus:
Kiungwana,”like a gentleman” in the manner of a gentleman”,
Tazama nguo zilivyo chafu,. See how dirty the clothes are,
Sikia Simba anavyonguruma, Hear how the lion is roaring.
Hivi ndivyo mambo yalivyo, That is the way things are.
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