oya

How to say it

Meaning

a word used to express negation or refusal, no.

Good to know

Plain no — soften it with “murakoze” (thank you).

Examples

• Oya, murakoze.No, thank you.
• Oya, ndashaka amazi.No, I want water.
• Oya. Murabeho!No. Goodbye!
• Oya, sinabishaka.No, I do not want that.

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