vijavyo
vee-JAH-vyoh
How to say it
Swahilivijavyovee-JAH-vyoh
Englishcoming, next; future (with vi nouns)
Frenchà venir, prochains; futurs
Meaning
Describes plural vi class nouns that are still to come, such as future generations or the coming meetings.
Good to know
Formed from kuja, to come, and placed after the noun: vizazi vijavyo, future generations; vikao vijavyo, the coming sessions. The singular form is kijacho; other classes use ujao, ijayo and zijazo.
Examples
- Tunapaswa kulinda mazingira kwa ajili ya vizazi vijavyo.We must protect the environment for future generations.
- Suala hilo litajadiliwa katika vikao vijavyo.That matter will be discussed at the coming sessions.
- Vitabu vijavyo vya mwandishi huyo vinasubiriwa kwa hamu.That author’s next books are eagerly awaited.
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