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    • Welcome to the lesson on "Matumizi ya Kiambishi 'ki'" (Usage of the Affix 'ki')! In this lesson, you will learn how the Swahili affix 'ki' is used to express conditions, continuous actions, and manner. Understanding 'ki' will improve your ability to form complex and conditional Swahili sentences.

    • By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

      • Define the affix 'ki' and its different grammatical functions.
      • Construct conditional sentences using 'ki' (Ukitaka kufanikiwa, fanya kazi kwa bidii).
      • Use 'ki' to describe continuous actions and manner.
      • Improve fluency in using 'ki' correctly in Swahili conversations.
    • Recap & Key Takeaways:

      • 'ki' is used for conditions, continuous actions, and describing manner.
      • Example for condition: Ukifika, nitakupigia simu (If you arrive, I will call you).
      • Example for continuous action: Alikuwa akisoma (He was reading).
      • Mastering 'ki' enhances complex sentence formation and fluency in Swahili.