vizalia

How to say it

Meaning

People who were born in a particular place, natives of that place.

Good to know

plural of kizalia (ki-/vi- class); human referent, so it often takes wa- verb agreement despite the ki-/vi- noun class, while the associative marker stays 'vya'.

Examples

• Vizalia vya mji huu wanaujua vizuri sana.The natives of this town know it very well.
• Je, vizalia vya eneo hili ni wengi?Are the natives of this area many?
• Vizalia hawakukubaliana na uamuzi huo.The natives did not agree with that decision.
• Vizalia watashiriki sherehe za jadi.The natives will take part in the traditional celebrations.