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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