kino
KEE-noh
How to say it
KirundikinoKEE-noh
Englishthis (ki nouns)
Frenchce, cet (ki)
Meaning
Points to a noun of the ki class that is right here or right now, like 'this'.
Good to know
Muri kino gihe means 'at this time, nowadays'; kino gitabu is this book. Iki is the plain 'this'; kino, like uno for umu nouns, is closer and more pointed.
Examples
- Muri kino gihe ibiciro biraduga.At this time prices are rising.
- Kino gitabu ni icanje.This book is mine.
- Nkunda kino gisagara cane.I really like this town.
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