oya

How to say it

Meaning

used to refuse, deny, or disagree with something; no.

Good to know

Plain no — soften it with “urakoze” (thank you).

Examples

• Oya, urakoze.No, thank you.
• Oya, ndashaka amazi.No, I want water.
• Oya. N'agasaga!No. See you!
• Urashaka amazi? Oya, ndakomeye.Do you want water? No, I'm fine.

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