i

How to say it

Meaning

a locative preposition used before place names, meaning "to," "at," or "from".

Good to know

used specifically before proper place names (e.g. "i Kigali"), distinct from "mu" which is used before common nouns.

Examples

• Ndagiye i Kigali ejo.I am going to Kigali tomorrow.
• Yavuye i Butare ejo bundi.He came from Butare the day before yesterday.
• Data akorera i Nyanza.My father works in Nyanza.
• Uzajya i Ruhengeri ryari?When will you go to Ruhengeri?

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