ambavyo
ahm-BAH-vyoh
How to say it
Swahiliambavyoahm-BAH-vyoh
Englishwhich (vi class plural); how, the way
Frenchqui, que (relatif) ; comme
Meaning
Introduces a relative clause about several things of the vi class, like which; also means how or the way in which.
Good to know
It agrees with vi class plurals (vitabu ambavyo, vitu ambavyo). Kama ambavyo means just as: kama ambavyo nilisema, as I said.
Examples
- Vitabu ambavyo ulinipa ni vizuri sana.The books that you gave me are very good.
- Kama ambavyo nilikuambia, mkutano umeahirishwa.As I told you, the meeting has been postponed.
- Viatu ambavyo alinunua vimechanika.The shoes that she bought are torn.
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