ndizo

How to say it

Meaning

Points out plural things of the n class and says that it is exactly these and no others, like saying these are the ones.

Good to know

The focus word for n class plurals (nyumba, funguo, sababu). Sister forms: ndiye, ndio, ndilo, ndicho, ndivyo, ndiyo. It often comes before a relative verb: hizi ndizo nilizotaka.

Examples

• Hizi ndizo funguo nilizokuwa nikitafuta.These are the keys I was looking for.
• Bidii na nidhamu ndizo siri za mafanikio yake.Hard work and discipline are the secrets of her success.
• Nyumba zile ndizo tulizojenga mwaka jana.Those are the houses we built last year.