indimi

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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