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Swahili (individual language) Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Swahili (individual language) learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will focus on expressing opinions and reactions in Swahili (individual language) through the use of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Expressing opinions is an essential part of communication, and it allows us to share our thoughts and ideas with others. It is also a great way to improve your language skills and practice new vocabulary. So, let's get started!

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: 0 to A1 Course & How to Use Have.

Giving your opinion

When giving your opinion in Swahili (individual language), there are several ways to express yourself. The most common way is to use the verb "kufikiria" which means "to think". Here are some examples:

Swahili (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
Ninafikiria kwamba hii ni nzuri.	Nee-na-fee-kee-ree-ya kwa-m-ba hee e-nee-zoo-ree.	I think this is good.
Sinafikiria kwamba hii ni sahihi.	See-na-fee-kee-ree-ya kwa-m-ba hee e-nee-sa-hee-hee.	I don't think this is right.
Nadhani ni bora zaidi.	Na-da-hee-nee nee bo-ra zai-dee.	I think it's better.

Another way to express your opinion is to use the verb "napenda" which means "I like". Here are some examples:

Swahili (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
Napenda juisi ya chungwa.	Na-pen-da jui-see ya chung-wa.	I like orange juice.
Sipendi chai na sukari.	See-pen-dee chai na su-ka-ree.	I don't like tea with sugar.

You can also use adjectives and adverbs to express your opinion. Here are some examples:

Swahili (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
Hii ni nzuri sana.	Hee e-nee zoo-ree sa-na.	This is very good.
Mtihani ulikuwa mgumu mno.	Mti-ha-nee u-lee-koo-wa m-goo-moo mno.	The exam was too difficult.

In Swahili (individual language), you can also use the phrase "naona kwamba" which means "I see that" to express your opinion. Here are some examples:

Swahili (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
Naona kwamba huu ni ubunifu mzuri.	Naa-o-na kwam-ba hoo nee oo-bun-i-fo moo-zoo-ree.	I see that this is a good innovation.
Naona kwamba hatupaswi kufanya hivyo.	Naa-o-na kwam-ba ha-too-pa-swee koo-fan-ya hee-vyo.	I see that we should not do that.

In addition to these expressions, you can use the following adjectives and adverbs to give your opinion:

Swahili (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
bora	bo-ra	better
mbaya	em-ba-ya	worse
safi	sah-fee	clean
chafu	cha-foo	dirty
vizuri	vee-zoo-ree	well
vibaya	vee-ba-ya	badly

Practice using these expressions to give your opinion in various situations. You can also use the Polyglot Club website to connect with native Swahili (individual language) speakers and ask them any questions you may have about expressions of opinion.

Example Dialogue

To help you understand how to use these expressions to give your opinion, let's take a look at a dialogue:

• Person 1: Hii ni sinema nzuri sana. (This is a very good movie.)
• Person 2: Nafikiri si nzuri sana vile. (I don't think it's that good.)
• Person 1: Kwa nini? (Why?)
• Person 2: Inapendeza lakini inaweza kuwa bora zaidi. (It's enjoyable, but it could be better.)

Conclusion

Expressing your opinion is an important part of communication in any language. In Swahili (individual language), there are many ways to share your thoughts and ideas with others. By using verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, you can give your opinion on various topics and engage in meaningful conversations with others. Remember to practice and use these expressions in your daily life to improve your language skills.

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