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ambazo

ahm-BAH-zoh

How to say it

Swahiliambazoahm-BAH-zoh
Englishwhich, that (n class plural)
Frenchqui, que (relatif)

Meaning

Introduces a relative clause about several things of the n class already named, like which or that.

Good to know

It agrees with n class plurals (nyumba ambazo, habari ambazo); the singular takes ambayo. The verb after it has its own subject: nchi ambazo zimeendelea, countries that are developed.

Examples

  • Nguo ambazo ulinunua ni nzuri sana.The clothes that you bought are very nice.
  • Habari ambazo tulisikia hazikuwa za kweli.The news that we heard was not true.
  • Kuna nchi ambazo hazina bahari.There are countries that have no coast.

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