KISWAHILI FOR BEGINNERS: Letter J

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The Swahili word “juzi” means “the day before yesterday” in English. Origin It comes from Bantu roots.

In many Bantu languages, similar forms exist to describe time relative to today.

For example:
leo = today
jana = yesterday
juzi = the day before yesterday
kesho = tomorrow
kesho kutwa = the day after tomorrow

So “juzi” fits into the Swahili time-sequence system of naming days.

Usage in sentences1. Swahili: Nilikwenda sokoni juzi.English: I went to the market the day before yesterday.

2. Swahili: Juzi kulinyesha mvua kubwa.English: The day before yesterday, it rained heavily.

3. Swahili: Tulikutana juzi mjini.English: We met in town the day before yesterday.

In everyday conversation, “juzi” is used just like “the day before yesterday,” to talk about something that happened two days ago.

We will.contunie next time

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