Kuwa na
(to have)
(to have)
I have
Nina
my
yangu
What methali would you use to encourage someone not to rush on their test?
Haraka haraka haina baraka.
3
tatu
Leo ni siku gani?
Leo ni Jumanne.
You (sing.) do not have
Huna
your (singular)
yako
What methali would you use to tell someone not to procrastinate?
Asemaye kesho ni mwongo.
12
kumi na mbili
Darasa la historia ni siku gani?
Darasa la historia ni Jumatano
We do not have
Hatuna
his or hers
yake
What methali would you use to explain the value of knowledge/learning something new to someone?
Akili ni mali.
24
ishirini na nne
Mwalimu Abbey hupigia mama yake simu saa ngapi?
They have
Wana
ours
yetu
What methali would you use to encourage someone to be patient?
Subira huvuta heri.
50
hamsini
Mwalimu Abbey hufanya nini siku ya Ijumaa?
Yeye hutazama filamu na mpenzi wake Ijumaa.
You all have
Mna
your (plural)
yenu
What methali would you use to remind someone to ask for help?
Kinyozi hajinyoi.
49
arobaini na tisa
Mwalimu Abbey huenda darasa la Kiswahili siku gani?
Yeye (Wewe) Huenda darasa la Kiswahili Jumanne na Alhamisi.