vijina

How to say it

Meaning

In grammar, pronouns, diminutive of jina.

Good to know

plural of kijina (ki-/vi- class); a grammar term.

Examples

• Mwalimu alifundisha wanafunzi aina za vijina katika Kiswahili.The teacher taught the students the types of pronouns in Swahili.
• Vijina kama yeye na wao hutumika badala ya majina ya watu.Pronouns like yeye and wao are used instead of people's names.
• Je, wanafunzi wanajua kutofautisha vijina vya nafsi?Do the students know how to distinguish personal pronouns?
• Zoezi hili linahitaji wanafunzi kutumia vijina sahihi.This exercise requires students to use the correct pronouns.