zisizo
zee-SEE-zoh
How to say it
Swahilizisizozee-SEE-zoh
Frenchqui ne sont pas, non
Meaning
Describes plural nouns of the n class by what they are not or do not have, like English non-, un- or without.
Good to know
Agrees with n class plurals such as habari, njia and nyumba; the sister forms are isiyo, wasio, yasiyo, visivyo and others. Zisizo na means without.
Examples
- Usiamini habari zisizo za kweli.Do not believe news that is not true.
- Tunauza bidhaa zisizo na kemikali.We sell products without chemicals.
- Nyumba zisizo na vibali zitabomolewa.Houses without permits will be demolished.
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