tatu

How to say it

Meaning

the number after two and before four; three.

Good to know

The related form gatatu means 'third' or 'three times'; tatu combines with a class-agreement prefix, e.g. abana batatu (three children).

Examples

• Mfise abana batatu.I have three children.
• Ni ryari uzoza, mu misi itatu?When will you come, in three days?
• Ntabwo ari babiri, ni batatu.It's not two, it's three.
• Tuzogura ibitabu bitatu.We will buy three books.

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