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huyo

HOO-yoh

How to say it

SwahilihuyoHOO-yohsoon
Englishthat (person), that onesoon
Frenchcelui-là, celle-là ; ce (personne)soon

Meaning

Points back to a person or an animal already mentioned or known, like that one or that person.

Good to know

It agrees with one person or animal (mtu huyo, mbwa huyo); the plural is hao. Sister forms: huyu (this one), huyo (that one, mentioned), yule (that one, far away).

Examples

  • Mtu huyo alikuja hapa jana.That man came here yesterday.
  • Mwalimu huyo anafundisha vizuri sana.That teacher teaches very well.
  • Nimemsikia msanii huyo akiimba redioni.I have heard that artist singing on the radio.

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