ukwo

How to say it

Meaning

Points to a ku class noun already mentioned, like 'that' (ukwo kwezi, that month); it also means 'in that way', and ukwo ari with a number gives 'all of them'.

Good to know

Ukwo kwezi is that month and uku kwezi this month. With ari and a number: abana ukwo ari batatu, all three children. Ni ukwo means 'that is how it is'.

Examples

• Ukwo kwezi twarakoze cane.That month we worked hard.
• Abana banje ukwo ari batatu barize.All three of my children have studied.
• Ni ukwo vyagenze ejo.That is how it went yesterday.