indimi

Kinyarwanda

ni icyo gituma

nee ee-choh gee-TOO-mah

How to say it

Kinyarwandani icyo gitumanee ee-choh gee-TOO-mahsoon
Englishthat's whysoon
Frenchc'est pourquoisoon

Meaning

a phrase used to introduce a reason or explanation, meaning "that is why" or "that is the reason.".

Good to know

that's why

Examples

  • Yarwaye, ni icyo gituma atazaza.He is sick, that is why he will not come.
  • Ese ni icyo gituma wihishe?Is that why you were hiding?
  • Ntabwo ari icyo gituma yavuye.That is not the reason he left.
  • Tuzamubwira icyo gituma bizatinda.We will tell him that is why it will be delayed.

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