Here's what makes Swahili verbs unique:
* Verb Stems: Swahili verbs have a basic stem that is the core meaning of the verb. For example, the stem "-soma" means "read".
* Prefixes: These are added to the beginning of the verb stem to indicate things like tense, person, and number.
* Suffixes: These are added to the end of the verb stem to indicate things like mood, aspect, and voice.
Example:
* "Ninasoma" ("I am reading")
* "Ni-" is the subject prefix indicating "I"
* "-na-" is the present tense prefix
* "-soma" is the verb stem
Here are some common Swahili verb stems:
* -kula (to eat)
* -kunywa (to drink)
* -enda (to go)
* -sema (to speak)
* -fanya (to do)
Swahili verbs are quite complex, but they also have a lot of regular patterns, making them relatively easy to learn.