vitengo

How to say it

Meaning

In grammar, prepositions, words that show the relationship between other words in a sentence.

Good to know

plural of kitengo (ki-/vi- class); grammatical, technical term.

Examples

• Mwalimu alifundisha vitengo kama 'juu ya' na 'chini ya'.The teacher taught prepositions like 'above' and 'below'.
• Je, sentensi hii ina vitengo sahihi?Does this sentence have the correct prepositions?
• Insha yake haikutumia vitengo ipasavyo.His essay did not use prepositions properly.
• Mtihani ujao utapima matumizi ya vitengo.The upcoming exam will test the use of prepositions.