wewe
WEH-weh
How to say it
SwahiliweweWEH-wehsoon
Englishyou (one person)soon
Frenchtu, toisoon
Meaning
The word used to speak to one person directly, added for emphasis or contrast because the verb already shows who is meant.
Good to know
The verb carries u: unakula, you are eating; wewe adds stress. After na it shortens to nawe, with you. For more than one person say nyinyi.
Examples
- Wewe ni rafiki yangu wa kweli.You are my true friend.
- Wewe unatoka wapi, rafiki yangu?Where are you from, my friend?
- Nimekuletea wewe zawadi hii.I have brought this present for you.
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