nazo
NAH-zoh
How to say it
KinyarwandanazoNAH-zohsoon
Englishthey too, them too (n plural); with themsoon
Frenchelles aussi, eux aussi ; avec ellessoon
Meaning
Points back to plural things of the n class, such as inka, inkoko or indirimbo, and says they are included too, like English 'they too'. It can also mean 'with them'.
Good to know
Agrees with plural n class nouns and usually follows the noun: inka nazo, the cows too. Sister forms: nabo for people, nabyo for ibi nouns, nayo for ama nouns. Ni nazo means it is they.
Examples
- Inkoko zanjye nazo zatangiye gutera amagi.My hens too have started laying eggs.
- Amashuri yarafunzwe, n'insengero nazo zirafungwa.Schools were closed, and churches too were closed.
- Inka ziragiye, nanjye ndajyana nazo.The cows are going, and I am going with them.
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