diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py
index 1475b51c03..2022749c81 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py
@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ class RunQueueData:
         Calculate a number representing the "weight" of each task. Heavier weighted tasks
         have more dependencies and hence should be executed sooner for maximum speed.
 
-        This function also sanity checks the task list finding tasks that its not
+        This function also sanity checks the task list finding tasks that are not
         possible to execute due to circular dependencies.
         """