si

How to say it

Meaning

the negative form of "is/are"; not.

Good to know

adv. (is/are) not; non-. si vema. (It is) not good, wao si wagonjwa. They are not ill. si mwanachama. non-member. Isia plant (rice, in holes); transplant, set out in rows. 2sia drive away ants (with burning grass)

Examples

• Si vema kudanganya.It is not good to lie.
• Wao si wagonjwa.They are not ill.
• Je, huyu si mwanachama wetu?Isn't this person a member of ours?
• Sikuwa si sahihi katika jibu langu.I was not incorrect in my answer.