yasiyo

How to say it

Meaning

Describes plural nouns of the ma class by what they are not or do not have, like English non-, un- or without.

Good to know

Agrees with ma class plurals such as maneno, magonjwa and mashirika; the sister forms are lisilo in the singular and isiyo, zisizo, visivyo for other classes. Yasiyo na means without.

Examples

• Aliongea maneno yasiyo na heshima.He spoke disrespectful words.
• Kisukari ni kati ya magonjwa yasiyo ya kuambukiza.Diabetes is one of the non-communicable diseases.
• Mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali yalitoa msaada.Non-governmental organizations gave aid.