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Chapter 7 - Present Verb Tense Flashcards

Verbs are used as follows: Subject prefix + tense marker + verb stem I am wanting Ni- -na- -taka Ninataka -- I am wanting Monosyllabic verbs retain ku- This tense is only used when the action is definately being done at the moment, never when the implication is future

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ninataka

A

I am wanting

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unataka

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you are wanting

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anataka

A

he/she is wanting

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tunataka

A

we are wanting

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mnataka

A

you are wanting pl.

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wanataka

A

they are wanting

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ninajaribu

A

I am trying

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unajaribu

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you are trying

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anajaribu

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he/she is trying

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tunajaribu

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we are trying

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mnajaribu

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you are trying pl.

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wanajaribu

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they are trying

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ninakuja

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I am coming

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unakuja

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you are coming

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anakuja

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he/she is coming

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tunakuja

A

we are coming

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mnakuja

A

you are coming pl.

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wanakuja

A

they are coming

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watoto wanaamka

A

the children are waking up

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mtumishi anafigia

A

the servant is sweeping

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mzee analala

A

the old man is lying down

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ninatafuta mganga

A

I am looking for the doctor

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tunakaa Concord

A

We are staying in Concord

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anataka kusoma

A

he/she is wanting to read

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mnahitaji mpishi

A

you pl. are needing a cook

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mwalimu anapiga watoto

A

the teacher is beating the children

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wageni wanaanza kufika

A

the guests are starting to arrive

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ninafuata mnyama

A

I am following an animal