nka

How to say it

Meaning

like, as, or similar to, used before nouns and pronouns.

Good to know

compare "nk'uko" for the form used before verbs.

Examples

• Ni umunyabwenge nka se.He is wise like his father.
• Ukura nka njye rwose.You are growing tall just like me.
• Yambaye ikanzu nk'iy'umwami.He wore a robe like a king's.
• Ntawundi nka we mu muryango.There's no one else like him in the family.

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