toya

How to say it

Meaning

small or little in size, or young in age.

Good to know

the most commonly used of the small/young synonyms (to, tonya, toto); takes regular class agreement, e.g. inzu ntoya, umwana muto.

Examples

• Iyi nzu ni ntoya.This house is small.
• Ntabwo ari muto, ariko akiri mutoya.He isn't old, but he's still young.
• Bafise abana batoya batatu.They have three small children.
• Uzoshira iki gikoresho gitoya hehe?Where will you put this small tool?

The same word in