Kinyarwanda
mbese
mm-BEH-seh
How to say it
Kinyarwandambesemm-BEH-sehsoon
Englishsosoon
Frenchalorssoon
Meaning
an interrogative particle placed at the start of a sentence to introduce a question, roughly "so" or "well then.".
Good to know
This word is often used at the beginning of a question.
Examples
- Mbese urashaka kujya he?So, where do you want to go?
- Mbese wumva iki kibazo?So, what do you think about this question?
- Mbese uraza?So, are you coming?
- Mbese witwa nde?So, what is your name?
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