ta
- Like, as. Comparative particle used to draw a comparison or similarity between two things (ta ũrĩa = like/as; ta mũtĩ = like a tree). Also used in approximations (ta andũ mĩrongo ĩtano = about fifty people).
Example: "Judy atherukirie ngwaci irio ta breakfast" — Judy prepared food for the children like breakfast.