yeyote
yeh-YOH-teh
How to say it
Swahiliyeyoteyeh-YOH-tehsoon
Englishanyone, anybody; any (person)soon
Frenchn'importe qui, quiconquesoon
Meaning
Means any person at all, with no one in particular chosen; with a negative verb it means no one.
Good to know
The form used for one person or animal: mtu yeyote, anyone; mwanafunzi yeyote, any student. For a group it is wowote, and for things the form changes (chochote, yoyote).
Examples
- Mtu yeyote anaweza kujiunga na klabu hii.Anyone can join this club.
- Usimwambie yeyote kuhusu jambo hili.Do not tell anyone about this matter.
- Mwanafunzi yeyote atakayechelewa ataadhibiwa.Any student who comes late will be punished.
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