hivi
demonstrative · adverb
These, for class 8 nouns; also like this, in this way, or thus.
Use hivi with plural vi-class nouns: vitu hivi, these things. On its own it can mean “like this”. Sasa hivi means right now or immediately.
Also like this; in this way; thus. (adverb)
Use hivi with plural vi-class nouns: vitu hivi, these things. On its own it can mean “like this”. Sasa hivi means right now or immediately.
Origins
Hivi is the nearby demonstrative form used with vi-class nouns. Its h- beginning combines with the noun-class pronominal element. The same form also works as an adverb meaning “in this way”.
A. C. Madan, Swahili-English Dictionary (1903), hivi, page 126.
These, for class 8 nouns; also like this, in this way, or thus. Use hivi with plural vi-class nouns: vitu hivi, these things. On its own it can mean “like this”. Sasa hivi means right now or immediately. Hivi is the nearby demonstrative form used with vi-class nouns. Its h- beginning combines with the noun-class pronominal element. The same form also works as an adverb meaning “in this way”.
Edward Steere, A Handbook of the Swahili Language as Spoken at Zanzibar (1884), 144.
These, for class 8 nouns; also like this, in this way, or thus. Use hivi with plural vi-class nouns: vitu hivi, these things. On its own it can mean “like this”. Sasa hivi means right now or immediately. Hivi is the nearby demonstrative form used with vi-class nouns. Its h- beginning combines with the noun-class pronominal element. The same form also works as an adverb meaning “in this way”.
Examples
Vitu hivi ni vyangu.
These things are mine.
Viatu hivi ni vizuri.
These shoes are good.
Vyumba hivi ni safi.
These rooms are clean.
Sitaki vikombe hivi.
I do not want these cups.
Fanya hivi.
Do it like this.
Shika kikombe hivi.
Hold the cup like this.
Usiandike hivi.
Do not write like this.
Ninakuja sasa hivi.
I am coming right now.
Kwa nini unasema hivi?
Why are you saying this?
