wayo
WAH-yoh
How to say it
KirundiwayoWAH-yoh
Frenchson, sa, leur
Meaning
Says that one person or umu noun belongs to a thing of the n, imi or ama class, such as Leta (the government) or ibanki (a bank): 'its', 'their'.
Good to know
It changes with the possessed noun: wayo (umu), yayo (n, imi), bayo (ba), bwayo (bu), cayo (ki), ryayo (ri); umunyamabanga wayo is 'its secretary'.
Examples
- Leta yashizeho umuvugizi wayo mushasha.The government appointed its new spokesperson.
- Ibanki yashizeho umukuru wayo mushasha.The bank appointed its new head.
- Amashirahamwe yarungitse umuserukizi wayo mu nama.The organizations sent their representative to the meeting.
Forms
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