Questions 2: where

In this post, we will start looking at question words. We start with hiko, meaning where.

Questions 1

Yes-no questions

As in many languages, you can ask yes-no questions in Giriama just by changing your tone. Simply make your statement - unenda, you are going - but rise in pitch on the last syllable - unendá?

If you want to be extra clear that it is a question, say "vidze" at the start of the phrase:

Vídzè, ùnèndá?	So, you're going?
Vídzè, ùnàryà màízú?	So, you're eating bananas?
Vídzè, ànàhèndzà màízú?	So, she likes bananas?