iyi
EE-yee
How to say it
KirundiiyiEE-yee
Englishthis, these (n and imi nouns)
Frenchce, cette, ces
Meaning
Points to a noun of the n or imi class near the speaker or just mentioned, like 'this' or 'these'.
Good to know
It comes before the noun: iyi nzu (this house), iyi migambi (these plans); iyo is 'that'. Iyi ndwi is this week.
Examples
- Iyi nzu ni nshasha.This house is new.
- Iyi ndwi tuzokora cane.This week we will work hard.
- Iyi mitwe y'inkuru irashimishije.These headlines are interesting.
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