ri

How to say it

Meaning

the copula is/are, used with certain noun classes and locative constructions.

Good to know

different from "ni"; "ri" is often used with locative phrases (e.g. "ari mu nzu").

Examples

• Ari mu ishuri.He is at school.
• Igitabo kiri ku meza.The book is on the table.
• Bari he ubu?Where are they now?
• Twari mu nama igihe yahamagaye.We were in a meeting when he called.

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