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What does Ki Swahili look like?

"Ki" in Swahili is not a word on its own. It's a prefix that is used to form possessive adjectives in Swahili.

Here's how it works:

* "Ki" is used when referring to a singular noun that is *inanimate* (not a living person or animal).

* It attaches to the noun and changes slightly depending on the noun's starting letter.

Examples:

* Kitabu (book) -> Ki-tabu (my book)

* Chombo (vessel) -> Ki-chombo (my vessel)

* Ufunguo (key) -> Ki-funguo (my key)

So, "Ki" by itself doesn't look like anything, but it changes the word it's attached to, making it possessive.

Let me know if you'd like to know more about possessive adjectives in Swahili!

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