Swahili Directional Prepositions Practice – Exercises

Mastering directional prepositions in Swahili is crucial for anyone looking to navigate everyday conversations and directions with ease. These prepositions help articulate the relationship between different locations and objects, making your communication clearer and more precise. Whether you're asking for directions, describing where something is, or understanding someone else’s instructions, a strong grasp of directional prepositions is indispensable. Our exercises are designed to provide practical, real-life context to ensure that you not only learn these prepositions but also understand how to use them effectively in various scenarios. Through our carefully curated exercises, you'll practice key directional prepositions such as "juu ya" (on/above), "chini ya" (under/below), "katikati ya" (between/among), and many others. Each exercise aims to reinforce your understanding and retention through repetition and practical application. By engaging with these exercises, you will build the confidence to use directional prepositions accurately and fluently, enhancing your overall proficiency in Swahili. Get ready to embark on a journey that will make navigating your Swahili-speaking world both intuitive and enjoyable.

Exercise 1

1. Mwalimu aliweka kitabu *chini* ya meza (under).

2. Samaki wanaogelea *katika* bahari (in).

3. Basi linasimama *karibu* na shule (near).

4. Aliketi *juu* ya jiwe (on).

5. Paka amejificha *ndani* ya sanduku (inside).

6. Mtoto alikimbia *kwenda* sokoni (towards).

7. Wanafunzi wanakutana *nje* ya darasa (outside).

8. Alama iko *kati* ya mistari miwili (between).

9. Ndege ameruka *juu* ya miti (above).

10. Nenda *mbele* ya nyumba (in front of).

Exercise 2

1. Mwalimu amekaa *katikati* ya wanafunzi (between the students).

2. Kitabu kipo *juu* ya meza (on the table).

3. Paka amejificha *chini* ya kitanda (under the bed).

4. Samaki huogelea *ndani* ya maji (inside water).

5. Mtoto anakimbia *kuelekea* shule (towards the school).

6. Gari linasimama *kando* ya barabara (beside the road).

7. Kijana amesimama *nje* ya nyumba (outside the house).

8. Ndizi zipo *katika* kikapu (in the basket).

9. Mti huo upo *katikati* ya bustani (in the middle of the garden).

10. Mbwa amelala *mbele* ya mlango (in front of the door).

Exercise 3

1. Gari liliegeshwa *katika* sehemu ya maegesho (inside the parking area).

2. Yeye amekaa *karibu na* mto (next to the river).

3. Wanafunzi walifanya mazoezi *katika* uwanja wa michezo (inside the sports field).

4. Nyumba yetu iko *karibu na* shule (near the school).

5. Samaki wanazunguka *chini ya* maji (under the water).

6. Alitazama *kwenye* dirisha ili kuona mtaa (through the window).

7. Mbwa alikimbia *karibu na* bustani (near the garden).

8. Mtoto alikalia *juu ya* kiti (on the chair).

9. Ndege aliruka *juu ya* mlima (over the mountain).

10. Alitembea *katika* msitu mkubwa (inside the big forest).