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zilizo

zee-LEE-zoh

How to say it

Swahilizilizozee-LEE-zoh
Englishwhich are, that are (n class plural)
Frenchqui sont, qui se trouvent

Meaning

Links a plural noun of the n class to a description of where it is or what it is like, like English which are.

Good to know

Agrees with n class plurals such as nchi, nyumba and habari; the singular is iliyo, and the negative is zisizo. Zilizo na means which have.

Examples

  • Nchi zilizo karibu na bahari zina bandari.Countries that are near the sea have ports.
  • Tulinunua nyanya zilizo mbivu.We bought tomatoes that are ripe.
  • Nyumba zilizo na paa la bati ni nyingi hapa.Houses with iron roofs are common here.

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