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Are You Saying It Right? How to Talk About People in Swahili Without Sounding Off Subtitle: Master the A-Wa Noun Class and Use the Right Tenses with Confidence

Are You Saying It Right? How to Talk About People in Swahili Without Sounding Off Subtitle: Master the A-Wa Noun Class and Use the Right Tenses with Confidence

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Let’s talk about who we’re talking about; literally.

The A-Wa noun class in Swahili is used for people and animals, and it plays a huge role in how you form sentences across tenses.

But here’s the part most learners miss:
👉 You have to adjust your subject prefixes and your verbs based on the noun class and the tense.

For example:

  • Anafanya kazi = He/she is working

  • Wanafanya kazi = They are working

  • Alifanya kazi = He/she worked

  • Wamefanya kazi = They have worked

Same verb root — but completely different meaning depending on tense and noun class.

Getting this right is key if you want your Swahili to actually make sense to native speakers.

🎧 In this week’s podcast episode, I’m breaking down:

  • How noun class A-Wa works

  • The most common tense combos

  • Why this unlocks smoother conversation skills


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