iki

How to say it

Meaning

the class-7 demonstrative meaning "this," used with nouns like igitabo (this book: iki gitabo).

Good to know

the same form also serves as the interrogative pronoun "what?" (e.g. Ubona iki? – "What do you see?"); context tells the two apart.

Examples

• Iki gitabo ni icyanjye.This book is mine.
• Ntabwo iki gikoresho kimeze neza.This tool isn't in good condition.
• Ese urashaka iki?What do you want?
• Uyu munsi tuzakora iki?What will we do today?

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