au
AH-oo
How to say it
SwahiliauAH-oo
Englishoror
Frenchouoo
Meaning
Joins two or more choices, like English or.
Good to know
It stands between the choices: chai au kahawa? Au sivyo means or else, and ama is another word for or.
Examples
- Unapenda chai au kahawa?Do you like tea or coffee?
- Tutakutana kesho au keshokutwa.We will meet tomorrow or the day after.
- Lipa sasa au utozwe faini.Pay now or be fined.
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