Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Swahili Chapter 3 and 4

This class was created by Brainscape user Amanda Fernandez. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Amanda Fernandez
Start Studying

Decks in this class (6)

Chapter 3 - The Infinitive
infinitive form verbs- present participle ex: kufanya to do ku- to -fanya do
42  cards
Chapter 4 - The Direct Imperative Singular
Command- not to be used indiscriminately. Remove to ku-and you are left with the singular imperative -- ex: Kufanya becomes Fanya! or Do! except for monsyllabic verbs keep ku- and 3 others - bring, go, and come **exclamation points omitted on cards
28  cards
Chapter 4- The Direct Imperative Plural
similar to singular ku- again dropped but the suffix -a is replaced by the suffix -eni ex: kufanya becomes fanyeni! Do! except monosyllable verbs retain ku- and previous 3 exceptions; bring, go, and come **exclamation marks omitted from cards
28  cards
Chapter 4 - The Negative Imperative Singular
polite or impolite having the sense of would you not ______ prefix ku- removed and prefix u- added infix -si- is used to denote negative suffix -a is replaced by the suffix -e (there are a few exceptions) ex: u-si-fany-e! Do not do! ** exclamation marks omitted
28  cards
Chapter 4 - The Negative Imperative Plural
to obtain plural imperative change the prefix u- to m- which denotes second person plural Ex: m-si-fany-e! Don't do! Previous exceptions to be noted. **exclamation marks omitted
20  cards
Chapter 4 - The Polite Imperative Singular & Plural
When addressing the "man on the street" - polite - having the sense of "would you...." prefix ku- removed and prefix u- used if singular and m- if plural No infix required and suffix -a again replaced by -e Ex: kufanya becomes u-fany-e Would you do!
40  cards

More about
Swahili Chapter 3 and 4

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Amanda Fernandez's Swahili Chapter 3 and 4 flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Learn more about spaced repetition

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

Spanish Chapter 4
  • 24 decks
  • 537 flashcards
  • 6 learners
Decks: Ch 4 Vocab The House, Ch 4 Vocab Furniture, Ch 4 Vocab Appliances, And more!
HSK 3 by Chapter A- Vocabulary
  • 20 decks
  • 329 flashcards
  • 413 learners
Decks: Hsk 3 Chapter 1, Hsk 3 Chapter 2, Hsk 3 Chapter 3, And more!
Swahili
  • 94 decks
  • 3118 flashcards
  • 409 learners
Decks: 100 Random Words Vol 1, 100 Advanced Sentences Vol 1, Verbs, And more!
Internal Medicine
  • 110 decks
  • 11626 flashcards
  • 736 learners
Decks: Kaplan Im Gastroenterology, Omed Chest Pain, Omed Sepsis, And more!
Find Flashcards
Make Flashcards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions