yoyote
yoh-YOH-teh
How to say it
Swahiliyoyoteyoh-YOH-teh
Englishany, any at all (n and ma class)
Frenchn'importe quel, quelconque
Meaning
Says that any single one of a group will do, with no particular one chosen, like English 'any' or 'any at all'.
Good to know
The form follows the noun: yoyote with n-class singulars and with mi- and ma- plurals (siku yoyote, mambo yoyote), yeyote for a person, chochote for a ki- noun, zozote for n-class plurals. With a negative verb it means none at all.
Examples
- Unaweza kunipigia simu siku yoyote.You can call me any day.
- Sina habari yoyote kuhusu jambo hilo.I have no news at all about that matter.
- Chagua rangi yoyote unayoipenda.Choose any color you like.
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