ndetse

How to say it

Meaning

a connecting word used to add emphasis, introduce an exception, or add further information.

Good to know

used to strengthen a statement or add an additional point, similar to 'in fact' or 'moreover'.

Examples

• Ndetse ntamenya uwo muntu.In fact, I don't even know that person.
• Ntiyaje, ndetse ntiyavugishije.He did not come, and moreover he did not call.
• Ndetse ni ukuri?Is that really true, though?
• Ndetse tuzobasha kubigira.In fact, we will manage to do it.