Topic: Swahili

"Are you healthy?"

Translation:Wewe mzima?

March 11, 2017

6 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/RockTombeuse32
  • 14

Im struggling with why there is no ni required. Help?

March 11, 2017
https://www.duolingo.com/the3lusive
  • 340

Ni is used for emphasis.

March 12, 2017
https://www.duolingo.com/staniBaby

    Thanks :)

    April 18, 2017
    https://www.duolingo.com/BwanaSimba

      I believe the way it works is that 'Ni' can be left out, as it is understood, not so much for amphasis.

      October 23, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/AmandaClar951367

        why is mtu mzima adult?

        November 4, 2017
        https://www.duolingo.com/the3lusive
        • 340

        Mzima means full, well or complete. So the literal meaning of mtu mzima would be complete person.

        November 6, 2017
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