vya

How to say it

Meaning

Links a plural noun of the ki and vi class, such as vitabu or vyakula, to what it belongs to or is made of, like English of.

Good to know

It agrees with the first noun: vitabu vya shule, viti vya plastiki. The singular form is cha (kitabu cha shule), and the other sister forms are wa, ya, la, za, kwa, pa and mwa.

Examples

• Vitabu vya shule vimefika leo.The school books arrived today.
• Tumenunua viti vya plastiki.We have bought plastic chairs.
• Vyakula vya asili vina afya.Traditional foods are healthy.

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