cha

How to say it

Meaning

Links a noun of the ki and vi class singular, such as kitabu or chakula, to what it belongs to or is made of, like English of.

Good to know

It agrees with the first noun: kitabu cha mtoto, vitabu vya mtoto. The sister forms are wa, ya, la, vya, za, kwa, pa and mwa.

Examples

• Kitabu cha mwanafunzi kimepotea.The student's book is lost.
• Chakula cha jioni kiko tayari.Dinner is ready.
• Nilinunua kiti cha mbao sokoni.I bought a wooden chair at the market.

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