i prep ▶ 1. at, 2. to
ici 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ (no pl.) dry season, summer
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ (no pl.) dry season, summer
i bwīna n ▶ (no pl.) depths (water)
i muhira adv ▶ (no pl.) at home
i : plural of...
ince (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hymen
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hymen
Imāna (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ God
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ God
idono (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large bow like monochord instrument with calabashes as resonance body
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large bow like monochord instrument with calabashes as resonance body
ikado (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift, present (from Fr. cadeau)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift, present (from Fr. cadeau)
ikawa (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ coffee (drink)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ coffee (drink)
inaga (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cooking pot
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cooking pot
inivo (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ niveau, level (from Fr.)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ niveau, level (from Fr.)
inoni (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ finger snap
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ finger snap
inoti (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ banknote (Fr.)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ banknote (Fr.)
inuma (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dove, pigeon
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dove, pigeon
ināma (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meeting, council, conference, 2. advice, consultation, counsel, 3. agreement, 4. suggestion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meeting, council, conference, 2. advice, consultation, counsel, 3. agreement, 4. suggestion
irake (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one hundred thousand
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one hundred thousand
iraki (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one hundred thousand
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one hundred thousand
isiha (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cane rat
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cane rat
isima (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cement (Fr. ciment)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cement (Fr. ciment)
isoni (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. shame, 2. respect, 3. timidity, 4. bashfulness
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. shame, 2. respect, 3. timidity, 4. bashfulness
isupu (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ soup
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ soup
urumogi (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hemp
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hemp
urumuri (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ light (not day light), torch
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ light (not day light), torch
urunana (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. small ornamental axe, 2. bracelet worn on hand for special occasion
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. small ornamental axe, 2. bracelet worn on hand for special occasion
urunani (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ holding hands to form circle or line (gufatana urunani)
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ holding hands to form circle or line (gufatana urunani)
urunāna (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ rolling stone
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ rolling stone
urunāri (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wire (not real coarse or real fine)
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wire (not real coarse or real fine)
urunūka (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ any horrid, hateful thing
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ any horrid, hateful thing
igūmba (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sterile female (human or animal)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sterile female (human or animal)
ikembe (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lamellophone composed of a hollowed-out box on which are fixed strips of metal or bamboo of various lengths
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lamellophone composed of a hollowed-out box on which are fixed strips of metal or bamboo of various lengths
imamfu (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large monkey
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large monkey
ingoga (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. quickness, 2. agility, 3. eagerness, 4. speed, haste
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. quickness, 2. agility, 3. eagerness, 4. speed, haste
inyāma (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meat, 2. flesh, 3. muscle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meat, 2. flesh, 3. muscle
inyōta (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thirst
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thirst
ināmbu (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ appetite, desire for a certain food
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ appetite, desire for a certain food
inānga (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ burundian zither, harp, musical instrument
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ burundian zither, harp, musical instrument
iposta (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ post office
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ post office
ipāmpa (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cotton
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cotton
itangi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tank (water)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tank (water)
itumba (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rain season (about February to May)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rain season (about February to May)
urumbēte (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ trumpet
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ trumpet
urumāmbo (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ nail, peg
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ nail, peg
urunyuzi (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ (Sw.) thread
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ (Sw.) thread
idiyama (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ diamond
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ diamond
ifiriti (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ french fries, potota chips, pommes frites
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ french fries, potota chips, pommes frites
inanasi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pineapple
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pineapple
indengo (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ milling song
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ milling song
ipapāyi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ papaya
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ papaya
iposita (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ post office
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ post office
iradiyo (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ radio (plural also amaradiyo)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ radio (plural also amaradiyo)
isaradi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ salad
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ salad
isenema (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cinema, movie theater
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cinema, movie theater
isereri (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ celery
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ celery
ishīmwe (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. praise, 2. gift of thanks, 3. compliment
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. praise, 2. gift of thanks, 3. compliment
isinema (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cinema, movie theater
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cinema, movie theater
isumaku (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ magnet
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ magnet
ivatiri (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ car, automobile (from Fr. voiture)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ car, automobile (from Fr. voiture)
ifarmasi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pharmacy, drugstore, chemist's
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pharmacy, drugstore, chemist's
imashīni (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ machine (Fr.)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ machine (Fr.)
inakwezi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
inangoma (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
inanyaru (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
inyēgamo (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. chair with back, 2. back of chair
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. chair with back, 2. back of chair
ipansiyo (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pension
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pension
urunyerere (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fine metal bracelet
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fine metal bracelet
idayimoni (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ demon
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ demon
ikompanyi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ company (business)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ company (business)
imisiyoni (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mission (station)
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mission (station)
inabuderi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ kind of sweet potato
indoromyi (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ calling horn or trumpet, musical instrument
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ calling horn or trumpet, musical instrument
inyakamwe (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ person living alone, one by himself
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ person living alone, one by himself
ipilipili (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ (Sw.) pepper
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ (Sw.) pepper
ipiripiri (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ (Sw.) pepper
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ (Sw.) pepper
ishwagara (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lime
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lime
isosiyete (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ society, company
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ society, company
itelefone (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ telephone
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ telephone
iterefone (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ telephone
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ telephone
ivitamini (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ vitamin
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ vitamin
urunyanyaga (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ light, fine rain
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ light, fine rain
urunyenyēri (i-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ star
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ star
ihinguriro (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ factory
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ factory
ikaburimbo (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ asphalt, tarmac, tar
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ asphalt, tarmac, tar
irengarenga (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ a green leafy vegetable
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ a green leafy vegetable
-bi adj ▶ 1. bad, 2. dirty, 3. ugly
-iwe adj ▶ his, her
-mpi adj ▶ both (bōmpi, twēmpi, mwēmpi, etc.)
-īza adj ▶ 1. good, nice, fine, better, 2. beautiful, pretty, attractive, handsome, gorgeous, sexy, lovely, 3. clean, 4. correct
-biri adj ▶ two
-bisi adj ▶ 1. raw, uncooked, 2. fresh, 3. cold, cool, 4. wet
-gari adj ▶ 1. wide, broad, 2. spacious
-gufi adj ▶ 1. short, 2. low, 3. shallow
gucisha bugufi to humble
gucisha bugufi to humble
-nini adj ▶ 1. large, 2. big, 3. thick
-vivi adj ▶ gray
-īnshi adj ▶ 1. many, 2. much, 3. several
kenshi often
kenshi often
guca i musozi phr ▶ to go by land rather than cross stream or lake
ndazi phr ▶ I know
ntavyonzi phr ▶ I don't know <i>(from -zi)i>
sinzi phr ▶ I don't know <i>(from -zi)i>
sindabizi phr ▶ I don't know
mfise phr ▶ I have
nītwa phr ▶ my name is ..., I am called ...
friend ▶ umugēnzi
<i>(close ~)i> umukūnzi
<i>(intimate ~, the one you share your last hidden food with)i> somambike
<i>(most intimate ~, ”you die - I die”)i> pfampfe
<i>(to visit a ~)i> kubūngirana
<i>(close ~)i> umukūnzi
<i>(intimate ~, the one you share your last hidden food with)i> somambike
<i>(most intimate ~, ”you die - I die”)i> pfampfe
<i>(to visit a ~)i> kubūngirana
En-En dictionary
vyantamije phr ▶ I can't do it! <i>(from gutamya)i>
misspeak ▶ <i>(err in speaking)i> kuyoba
<i>('excuse me, I said a wrong word, misspoke myself')i> bambe
<i>('excuse me, I said a wrong word, misspoke myself')i> bambe
En-En dictionary
sindūbaka phr ▶ I have not built yet <i>(I am not yet married)i>
ndabitāhūra phr ▶ I don't understand
ndabaramukije phr ▶ I greet you <i>(pl.)i>
sinūmva ikirundi phr ▶ I don't understand Kirundi
earth ▶ <i>(world)i> isi
<i>(soil)i> agataka, ivu
<i>(hard-packed)i> urutare
<i>(interior of)i> ikuzimu, i kuzimu
<i>(of reddish brown color)i> inginagina
<i>(to shake, vi)i> gutigita
<i>(to slide)i> gutemuka, kunyika, gusiduka
<i>(soil)i> agataka, ivu
<i>(hard-packed)i> urutare
<i>(interior of)i> ikuzimu, i kuzimu
<i>(of reddish brown color)i> inginagina
<i>(to shake, vi)i> gutigita
<i>(to slide)i> gutemuka, kunyika, gusiduka
En-En dictionary
hole ▶ <i>(deep ~ in ground in grassy place)i> igihuma
<i>(for planting beans)i> ibāngo
<i>(in paper, cloth, container)i> intoboro, icehere
<i>(in ground)i> ikuzimu, i kuzimu, ikinogo, icōbo, urwōbo, igishimu
<i>(small ones like rats make)i> umwōbo, umwēnge
<i>(to get a ~ in)i> gutoboka
<i>(to ahve ~ from insects)i> kunyengetērwa
<i>(to make ~)i> kunyengetēra
<i>(to make ~ in stone)i> gukorogoshora
<i>(to make a small ~ for setting out tree or plant)i> gukoba
<i>(to tear a big ~, vi)i> kumānyuka
<i>(to tie up ~ in sack)i> gutubika
<i>(to pierce a ~)i> gutobora
<i>(thing with ~ in it)i> umwēnge
<i>(for planting beans)i> ibāngo
<i>(in paper, cloth, container)i> intoboro, icehere
<i>(in ground)i> ikuzimu, i kuzimu, ikinogo, icōbo, urwōbo, igishimu
<i>(small ones like rats make)i> umwōbo, umwēnge
<i>(to get a ~ in)i> gutoboka
<i>(to ahve ~ from insects)i> kunyengetērwa
<i>(to make ~)i> kunyengetēra
<i>(to make ~ in stone)i> gukorogoshora
<i>(to make a small ~ for setting out tree or plant)i> gukoba
<i>(to tear a big ~, vi)i> kumānyuka
<i>(to tie up ~ in sack)i> gutubika
<i>(to pierce a ~)i> gutobora
<i>(thing with ~ in it)i> umwēnge
En-En dictionary
left ▶ ukubāmfu, ububāmfu, ibubāmfu, i bumoso
<i>(~ arm)i> ukuboko kw'ibubamfu, ukubamfu
<i>(~ arm)i> ukuboko kw'ibubamfu, ukubamfu
En-En dictionary
no ▶ oya
<i>(adj.)i> nta, ata
<i>(emphatic)i> oyāye, ishwi, eka, ekāye, wapi
<i>(to say ~)i> guhakana
<i>(euphemism for a polite No)i> nzokubarira <i>(lit. I will let you know)i>
<i>(adj.)i> nta, ata
<i>(emphatic)i> oyāye, ishwi, eka, ekāye, wapi
<i>(to say ~)i> guhakana
<i>(euphemism for a polite No)i> nzokubarira <i>(lit. I will let you know)i>
En-En dictionary
bambe ▶ 1. excuse me <i>(e.g. I said a wrong word, misspoke myself)i>, 2. but rather <i>(when correcting oneself)i>
jēho emph ▶ I in contrast, concerning me
jēwe ▶ I, me
jeho I <i>(in contrast to another)i>
nānje and I <i>(me)i>
nkānje like me
jeho I <i>(in contrast to another)i>
nānje and I <i>(me)i>
nkānje like me
ndagukūmbuye phr ▶ I miss you <i>(from gukūmbura)i>
ntaco phr ▶ 1. I don't mind, 2. never mind, 3. no problem
umēnga ▶ I think, it seems, one might say, probably
umēngo ▶ I think, it seems, one might say, probably
ndūbatse phr ▶ I have built <i>(I am married)i>
ndagēnda phr ▶ I am going to
ndahāze phr ▶ I am full, I am satisfied
ndaje phr ▶ I am coming
ndakomeye phr ▶ I am fine <i>(said as answer to the question: urakomeye?)i>
ndarushe phr ▶ I am tired
ndarwāye phr ▶ I am sick
ndagukūnda phr ▶ I love you, I like you <i>(from gukūnda)i>
nzoza phr ▶ I will come
pfampfe 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ most intimate friend, <i>(lit. ”you die - I die”, from gupfa)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ most intimate friend, <i>(lit. ”you die - I die”, from gupfa)i>
guhāga (-hāze) v ▶ 1. to be satisfied, to be full, 2. to eat a lot
simpaze I am not satisfied
simpaze I am not satisfied
kurēnga (-rēnze) v ▶ 1. to surpass, go beyond, 2. to break <i>(the law)i>, 3. to disappear, to set <i>(of sun)i>, 4. to be more
urēnge i Gitega! pass by Gitega! go beyond Gitega!
urēnge i Gitega! pass by Gitega! go beyond Gitega!
kwūbaka (-ūbatse) v ▶ 1. to build, to construct, 2. to be married <i>(euphemism, to build own house is seen as prerequisite of mariage)i>
Ndubatse, I have built <i>(I am married)i>
Sindubaka, I have not built yet <i>(I am not yet married)i>
Ndubatse, I have built <i>(I am married)i>
Sindubaka, I have not built yet <i>(I am not yet married)i>
ki ▶ what kind? what kind of
si ▶ 1. it is not, 2. he, she is not, 3. there is not
amaki phr ▶ How are you? <i>(greeting)i>
kuvyukuri adv ▶ 1. really, in reality, 2. actually
n'amabi phr ▶ I'm not fine <i>(from -bi)i>
n'amaki phr ▶ How are you? <i>(greeting)i>
amāzi 5 ▶ water
ici 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. dry season, 2. summer
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. dry season, 2. summer
imigi 2 ▶ nits
ububi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. evil, 2. ugliness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. evil, 2. ugliness
ubugi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ tiny egg
singular: ubu- ▶ tiny egg
ubūki 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> honey
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> honey
ukuri 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. truth, 2. <i>(adv.)i> truly, really
singular: uku- ▶ 1. truth, 2. <i>(adv.)i> truly, really
urufi 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ big fish
singular: uru- ▶ big fish
utuzi 7 ▶ little water <i>(from amāzi)i>
-ti v ▶ says <i>(verb without infinitive)i>
ati he, she says
avug'ati he, she says that
ati he, she says
avug'ati he, she says that
-zi v ▶ to know <i>(verb without infinitive or past)i>
ati v ▶ he, she says <i>(from -ti)i>
hari v ▶ there is, there are <i>(from -ri)i>
iki ▶ what?
itu ▶ you don't say? is that really so?
iyo ▶ 1. if, 2. when
īno adv ▶ here, this side, this part
ahandi adv ▶ elsewhere, somewhere else
ime ▶ yes
ibwāmi phr ▶ at the king's court, royal court
ubundi adv ▶ another time
ukundi adj ▶ 1. again, 2. otherwise, 3. anymore
urimwīza phr ▶ you are beautiful
akāyi 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ little tea, breakfast tea <i>(diminutive of icāyi)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ little tea, breakfast tea <i>(diminutive of icāyi)i>
amarwi 5 ▶ 1. front teeth, 2. swarm <i>(bees, etc.)i>, 3. piles of grain
amavyi 5 ▶ excrement, dung
ico 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dirt
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dirt
ifi (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ fish <i>(plural sometimes also i-)i>
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ fish <i>(plural sometimes also i-)i>
ifu (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ flour <i>(pl. used for speaking of different kinds)i>
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ flour <i>(pl. used for speaking of different kinds)i>
igi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ egg
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ egg
ima (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ drop of liquid
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ drop of liquid
ino (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ toe
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ toe
isi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. earth, ground, 2. world
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. earth, ground, 2. world
itu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small package
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small package
ivi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ knee
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ knee
ivu 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil, earth
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil, earth
icīra 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> melancholy
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> melancholy
indimi 6 ▶ tongues <i>(pl. of ururimi)i>
ubūgi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> edge of sword, knife, etc.
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> edge of sword, knife, etc.
ubuswi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> very tiny baby chicks
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> very tiny baby chicks
ubwayi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ alcohol for med. purpose
singular: ubu- ▶ alcohol for med. purpose
ubwāmi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ kingdom
singular: ubu- ▶ kingdom
ubwība 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. thievery, 2. time woman spends in house between birth of child and time she goes out
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. thievery, 2. time woman spends in house between birth of child and time she goes out
ubwīra 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. twilight, 2. earnestness at a task
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. twilight, 2. earnestness at a task
ubwīza 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. glory, 2. beauty
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. glory, 2. beauty
umwīza 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(pl. rare)i> darkness, dark
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(pl. rare)i> darkness, dark
kwība (-īvye) v ▶ 1. to steal, to thieve, 2. to rob
kwīca (-īshe) v ▶ to kill, to slay
kwīga (-īze) v ▶ 1. to learn, to study, 2. to read
kwīha (--haye) v ▶ 1. to give to oneself, get for oneself, 2. to steal
kwīma (-īmye) v ▶ 1. to deny, to refuse to give, to withhold, 2. to become king, to ascend to the throne, 3. to go to male, to copulate <i>(only of female animals)i>
kwīra (-īje) v ▶ 1. to get dark, to be night, 2. to get late
kwīta (-īse) v ▶ to name, to call
-kazi ▶ suffix used to form the feminine <i>(imbwakazi – female dog, inkokokazi – hen)i>
basi excl ▶ enough!, it is enough, that's fine
cumi adj ▶ ten
hogi phr ▶ let's go!
hoji phr ▶ let's go!
hāfi adv ▶ near, nearby, close by, nigh, about, around, approximately, roughly, or so, around
hāsi adv ▶ on the ground, floor, down, below
ingo ▶ come!
kuki adv ▶ why?
kuri ▶ 1. to, 2. at, 3. on, upon, 4. for
muri prep ▶ in, into, within, among
mūsi adv ▶ under, beneath, underneath
nābi adv ▶ badly, poorly
wapi adv ▶ <i>(from Sw. 'where')i> no, no way!, never
hagati adv ▶ between, in the middle, in the midst of, in the center
icumi adj ▶ ten, ten times
indwi ▶ 1. seven, seven times, 2. week
kabiri adj ▶ twice
umunāni adj ▶ eight, eight times
juzi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ day before yesterday <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ day before yesterday <i>(Sw.)i>
Ubudagi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ Germany
singular: ubu- ▶ Germany
agahiri 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in head
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in head
agatāsi 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> season of early rains
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> season of early rains
ibiba 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> time for planting small grains
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> time for planting small grains
ibiro 4 ▶ 1. office, 2. desk
ifīra 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> mold
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> mold
ihwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ thorn
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ thorn
ijwi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ voice
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ voice
ikusi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> <i>(Sw.)i> south
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> <i>(Sw.)i> south
imisa 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ mass <i>(catholic)i>
singular: i-,iri- ▶ mass <i>(catholic)i>
inābi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evil <i>(noun)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evil <i>(noun)i>
ipfa 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> greed
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> greed
irima 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> agriculture
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> agriculture
isari n ▶ <i>(rare in pl.)i> extreme hunger or thirst, starvation
isho (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ flock, herd
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ flock, herd
ishu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cabbage <i>(Fr. chou)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cabbage <i>(Fr. chou)i>
iswa 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> flying ants <i>(edible)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> flying ants <i>(edible)i>
itiro 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> sleep, sleepiness
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> sleep, sleepiness
ivya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ testicle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ testicle
ibisazi 4 ▶ craziness, madness, insanity, insaneness, lunacy
ikidagi 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ German language
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ German language
imva (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. grave, tomb, 2. funeral mound
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. grave, tomb, 2. funeral mound
imvi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ white hair <i>(from old age)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ white hair <i>(from old age)i>
imvo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cause, reason
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cause, reason
imihigo 2 ▶ threats
imihivu 2 ▶ long tassel, raphia
imisozi 2 ▶ elephantiasis
imisuzi 2 ▶ gas passed from body
inda (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. stomach, 2. pregnancy, 3. louse
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. stomach, 2. pregnancy, 3. louse
inka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cow
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cow
inyo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ maggot
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ maggot
inzu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ house, building <i>(plural sometimes also amazu)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ house, building <i>(plural sometimes also amazu)i>
iryīnyo 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tooth <i>(pl. amēnyo)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tooth <i>(pl. amēnyo)i>
ivyātsi 4 ▶ grass of any kind <i>(sing. rarely used)i>
ubucuti 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ friendship
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ friendship
ubugali 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ thick bread-like porridge <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ thick bread-like porridge <i>(Sw.)i>
ubugari 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ thick bread-like porridge <i>(from Sw. ugali)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ thick bread-like porridge <i>(from Sw. ugali)i>
ubugāri 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> width
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> width
ubuhizi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. handsomeness, 2. praiseworthiness, 3. skill, 4. courage
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. handsomeness, 2. praiseworthiness, 3. skill, 4. courage
ubukumi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> marriageable <i>(trad.)i> age of young girl
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> marriageable <i>(trad.)i> age of young girl
ubunini 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. largeness, 2. size, 3. width
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. largeness, 2. size, 3. width
uburagi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dumbness <i>(of speech)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dumbness <i>(of speech)i>
uburezi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. accusation <i>(old)i>, 2. education
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. accusation <i>(old)i>, 2. education
uburozi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. witchcraft, 2. poison, 3. acid
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. witchcraft, 2. poison, 3. acid
ubusazi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> folly, willful stirring up of trouble
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> folly, willful stirring up of trouble
ubutoni 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> favor, favoritism
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> favor, favoritism
ubutēri 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ uninhabited place
singular: ubu- ▶ uninhabited place
ubuvuzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. medicine <i>(practice of)i>, healthcare, 2. healing
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. medicine <i>(practice of)i>, healthcare, 2. healing
ubwishu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> payment
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> payment
ubwānsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> enmity
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> enmity
ubwātsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. grass, straw <i>(esp. for building)i>, 2. field
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. grass, straw <i>(esp. for building)i>, 2. field
ubwīvyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> robbery, thieving, stealing
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> robbery, thieving, stealing
urubu (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. turn, 2. yogurt, sour milk <i>(clabbered, unskimmed)i>, 3. sour taste
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. turn, 2. yogurt, sour milk <i>(clabbered, unskimmed)i>, 3. sour taste
urufūri 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ bad weather <i>(cloudy but not rainy)i>
singular: uru- ▶ bad weather <i>(cloudy but not rainy)i>
urugo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. kraal, 2. enclosure about house and yard, 3. household
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. kraal, 2. enclosure about house and yard, 3. household
uruhuni 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> forgetting one's skill or errand
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> forgetting one's skill or errand
urunigi 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ necklace
singular: uru- ▶ necklace
uruti (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. column, pillar 2. shaft <i>(of a spear)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. column, pillar 2. shaft <i>(of a spear)i>
urutozi 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ pincher ant
singular: uru- ▶ pincher ant
uruvi (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ white hair <i>(from old age)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ white hair <i>(from old age)i>
uruvu (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chameleon
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chameleon
kugira ishari (-gize) phr ▶ to be jealous
kuja impāri (-giye) phr ▶ to argue
kuja mu gashitsi (-giye) phr ▶ to shiver, shudder, tremble
kwīca inyōta (-īshe) phr ▶ to quench one's thirst
kwībwa (-ībwe) v ▶ to be stolen
kwīmba (-īmvye) v ▶ to dig
kwītsa (-īkije) v ▶ 1. to reiterate, 2. reinforce the words of another, 3. to ask oneself
kwītwa (-īswe) v ▶ to be named, to be called
atāri ▶ except
iyaba ▶ if
kāndi conj ▶ and, and then, also, furthermore <i>(used for connecting clauses, not words in a series)i>
mūnsi adv ▶ under
ryari ▶ when? <i>(in questions only)i>
shiti ▶ except, unless
yambi excl ▶ hello <i>(greeting to small children or of women among each other)i>
yambiiii <i>(emphatic greeting to small children or among women)i>
yambiiii <i>(emphatic greeting to small children or among women)i>
īshwī ▶ no! not at all!
itōto adj ▶ 1. fat, 2. healthy <i>(plant or person)i>
kēnshi adv ▶ often, many times
ni mwicare phr ▶ Please sit down
Burundi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ Urundi, Burundi, <i>(litt. 'the other one', in reference to Rwanda)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ Urundi, Burundi, <i>(litt. 'the other one', in reference to Rwanda)i>
agahanzi 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ migraine
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ migraine
agati (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ twig, little stick
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ twig, little stick
akazi (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. work, job, 2. task <i>(from Sw. kazi)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. work, job, 2. task <i>(from Sw. kazi)i>
amōsozi 5 ▶ tears
ibaba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wing
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wing
ibabi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ leaf
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ leaf
ibara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. spot, 2. woe, 3. suffering, 4. dishonor
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. spot, 2. woe, 3. suffering, 4. dishonor
ibase (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ basin <i>(Fr. bassin)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ basin <i>(Fr. bassin)i>
ibavu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ callus, blister
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ callus, blister
ibega (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ stoop shouldered
guheta amabega to be hunch shouldered
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ stoop shouldered
guheta amabega to be hunch shouldered
ibeto 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ concrete <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ concrete <i>(Fr.)i>
ibido (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ can, canister <i>(from Fr. bidon)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ can, canister <i>(from Fr. bidon)i>
ibisi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bus, coach
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bus, coach
iboma n ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> judgment hall, government offices
ibuji (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ candle <i>(from Fr. bougie)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ candle <i>(from Fr. bougie)i>
iburi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hill of earth to plant something in
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hill of earth to plant something in
ibushi n ▶ very, very far away
ibuye (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ stone
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ stone
ibāti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sheet of metal <i>(for roof)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sheet of metal <i>(for roof)i>
ibēre (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ breast
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ breast
ibōbo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ beseeching
gukoma ibōbo to beg earnestly
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ beseeching
gukoma ibōbo to beg earnestly
icumu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spear
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spear
icupa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bottle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bottle
ideni (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ debt
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ debt
idiva (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ couch, divan
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ couch, divan
idubu n ▶ bear
iduka (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ little shop <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ little shop <i>(Sw.)i>
idāri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. ceiling, 2. attic
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. ceiling, 2. attic
idēbe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> square tin container
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> square tin container
idēri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pretty girl
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pretty girl
idīni (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ religion
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ religion
ifero 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ iron <i>(for ironing cloths)i>, <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ iron <i>(for ironing cloths)i>, <i>(Fr.)i>
ifoto (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ photograph, photo
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ photograph, photo
ifuhe 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> earnestness to accomplish
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> earnestness to accomplish
ifuku (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mole <i>(animal)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mole <i>(animal)i>
ifuni (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ worn out hoe
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ worn out hoe
ifuro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. froth, foam, 2. stove, oven, 3. fireplace
kubīmba ifuro to froth at the mouth
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. froth, foam, 2. stove, oven, 3. fireplace
kubīmba ifuro to froth at the mouth
ifuti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mistake, error
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mistake, error
ifēza (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ silver
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ silver
igato (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cake <i>(from Fr. gateau)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cake <i>(from Fr. gateau)i>
igera (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ fish hook
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ fish hook
igesa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ time of harvest <i>(millet)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ time of harvest <i>(millet)i>
igezi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ middle of lake or sea or jungle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ middle of lake or sea or jungle
igono (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ grudge
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ grudge
igufa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bone
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bone
igugu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ crowd <i>(esp. that's running)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ crowd <i>(esp. that's running)i>
igāre (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. bicycle, bike, 2. wagon, carriage
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. bicycle, bike, 2. wagon, carriage
igāri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. bicycle, bike, 2. wagon, carriage, fiacre
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. bicycle, bike, 2. wagon, carriage, fiacre
ihaha (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ lung
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ lung
ihasa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ twin
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ twin
ihebe 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ ram, billy goat
singular: i-,iri- ▶ ram, billy goat
ihera (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ money, currency <i>(from German Heller)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ money, currency <i>(from German Heller)i>
ihero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ end
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ end
ihuba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ dry banana leaf
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ dry banana leaf
ihēma (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> tent
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> tent
ijana (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hundred
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hundred
ijeri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(insect)i> cicada
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(insect)i> cicada
ijigo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ back teeth <i>(all double teeth, bicuspids, molars)i>
gutwengera mw ijigo to be secretly amused, to laugh at secretly
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ back teeth <i>(all double teeth, bicuspids, molars)i>
gutwengera mw ijigo to be secretly amused, to laugh at secretly
ijoro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ night
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ night
ijuru (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. heaven, 2. sky
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. heaven, 2. sky
ijīsho 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ eye; <i>(pl. amaso)i> face
mu maso hiwe in his face
kuba maso to watch, to be alert, to be on guard
urw'amaso before others but not in private <i>(e.g. being nice to someone)i>
singular: i-,iri- ▶ eye; <i>(pl. amaso)i> face
mu maso hiwe in his face
kuba maso to watch, to be alert, to be on guard
urw'amaso before others but not in private <i>(e.g. being nice to someone)i>
ikara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ charcoal, coals
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ charcoal, coals
ikaye (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ notebook, exercise book <i>(Fr. cahier)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ notebook, exercise book <i>(Fr. cahier)i>
ikeki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cake <i>(from Sw. keki)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cake <i>(from Sw. keki)i>
ikoma (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ framework of branches on which smaller ones are interlaced in building a house
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ framework of branches on which smaller ones are interlaced in building a house
ikosa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> mistake
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> mistake
ikoti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ coat, jacket
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ coat, jacket
ikuga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ barking
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ barking
ikuta (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ten centime piece
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ten centime piece
ikāze 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(noun, no pl.)i> welcome
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(noun, no pl.)i> welcome
ikēba n ▶ 1. jealously <i>(esp. between wives of same husband)i>, 2. speaking evil of another with whom you share work
ikēte (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ letter
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ letter
ikīza (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ a calamity <i>(such as a bad disease or plague)i>, severe illness
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ a calamity <i>(such as a bad disease or plague)i>, severe illness
ikōfe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> slap, punch, jab, hit, thump, thwack, slam
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> slap, punch, jab, hit, thump, thwack, slam
ikōri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ taxes
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ taxes
imeya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ -centime piece
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ -centime piece
imeza 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> <i>(Sw.)i> table
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> <i>(Sw.)i> table
imāri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> gain, profit, riches
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> gain, profit, riches
inota (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ score, mark, school grade, point <i>(on grading scale)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ score, mark, school grade, point <i>(on grading scale)i>
inusu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ half <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ half <i>(Sw.)i>
inēza 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(noun)i> good
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(noun)i> good
ipaki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pack <i>(of goods at market etc.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pack <i>(of goods at market etc.)i>
ipanu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ frying pan
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ frying pan
ipata (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hinge
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hinge
ipepu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pressure <i>(as in tyre of car, etc.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pressure <i>(as in tyre of car, etc.)i>
ipera (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ guave
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ guave
ipine (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tire <i>(Fr. pneu)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tire <i>(Fr. pneu)i>
ipāsi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> iron <i>(for ironing clothes)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> iron <i>(for ironing clothes)i>
iragi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. promise, 2. heritage
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. promise, 2. heritage
iriba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ well, valley with water
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ well, valley with water
irido (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ curtain <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ curtain <i>(Fr.)i>
irobe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ loaf of bread, big portion of food
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ loaf of bread, big portion of food
irobo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ a quarter <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ a quarter <i>(Sw.)i>
irore (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. mirror, 2. <i>(in pl.)i> glasses, spectacles
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. mirror, 2. <i>(in pl.)i> glasses, spectacles
irozi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(used in pl.)i> spell, charm, hex, magic formula, conjuration
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(used in pl.)i> spell, charm, hex, magic formula, conjuration
irugu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ nape of neck
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ nape of neck
irāro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. dormitory, 2. accommodation, 3. shelter for cows
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. dormitory, 2. accommodation, 3. shelter for cows
irīnde n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> danger
irīro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. dining room, 2. eating place
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. dining room, 2. eating place
isage (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pistil of flower
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pistil of flower
isaha (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hour, clock
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hour, clock
isaho (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ sack, bag
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ sack, bag
isahu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spoil, plunder
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spoil, plunder
isano 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ 1. resemblance, similarity, 2. relationship
singular: i-,iri- ▶ 1. resemblance, similarity, 2. relationship
isasa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ floor tile
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ floor tile
isase (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spark
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spark
isaso (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ 1. grass mattress, 2. tiling <i>(of floor)i>
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ 1. grass mattress, 2. tiling <i>(of floor)i>
isata (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ~ burēnge word that remains in heart causing sorrow or anger, lasting grudge
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ~ burēnge word that remains in heart causing sorrow or anger, lasting grudge
isato (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ python
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ python
isefu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hiccough
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hiccough
isega (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ early corn
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ early corn
isesa 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ research
singular: i-,iri- ▶ research
isevu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hiccough, hiccup
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ hiccough, hiccup
ishari 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ jealousy
singular: i-,iri- ▶ jealousy
isoko (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ market, general marketplace
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ market, general marketplace
isosi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sauce
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sauce
isoya 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ soy
singular: i-,in- ▶ soy
isozi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ neck
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ neck
isuka (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hoe
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hoe
isuku (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. hygiene, 2. cleanliness, 3. care of something <i>(body, house, etc.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. hygiene, 2. cleanliness, 3. care of something <i>(body, house, etc.)i>
isumu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ acid
singular: i-,in- ▶ acid
isāke (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rooster
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rooster
isāzi (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ fly <i>(insect)i>
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ fly <i>(insect)i>
isōgi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ edible weed <i>(for greens)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ edible weed <i>(for greens)i>
isōko (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ fountain, spring, source
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ fountain, spring, source
isūmo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ waterfall
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ waterfall
itako (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ buttocks, thighs
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ buttocks, thighs
itama (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cheek
kwitangira itama put one's face in one's hands in deep thought
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cheek
kwitangira itama put one's face in one's hands in deep thought
itara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. lamp, lantern, 2. light <i>(not natural daylight)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. lamp, lantern, 2. light <i>(not natural daylight)i>
iteke (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small edible root similar to yams
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small edible root similar to yams
itike (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ticket
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ticket
itoci (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ torch, flashlight <i>(from Fr. torche)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ torch, flashlight <i>(from Fr. torche)i>
itora (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ vote, <i>(pl.)i> elections
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ vote, <i>(pl.)i> elections
itupa n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> file <i>(tool)i>
itābi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. tobacco, 2. cigarette
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. tobacco, 2. cigarette
itēka (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. law, decree, order, 2. judgment, justice, 3. <i>(pl.)i> amateka word <i>(or commands)i> sent out by king and spread by chiefs, subchiefs, etc., 4. prescription
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. law, decree, order, 2. judgment, justice, 3. <i>(pl.)i> amateka word <i>(or commands)i> sent out by king and spread by chiefs, subchiefs, etc., 4. prescription
itūro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ offering, gift, present
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ offering, gift, present
ivoka (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ avocado
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ avocado
ivuka 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ birth, delivery
singular: i-,in- ▶ birth, delivery
ivutu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. terror, 2. horror
gucika ivutu 1. to lose one's head, 2. to be terrified
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. terror, 2. horror
gucika ivutu 1. to lose one's head, 2. to be terrified
ivūbi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wasp
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wasp
iwabo n ▶ at their home, their home
iwācu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ at our place, our home
singular: i-,in- ▶ at our place, our home
iyebe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rattle, musical instrument
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rattle, musical instrument
iyera 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> harvest time
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> harvest time
iyugi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. copper or leather shells at the ankles of intōre dancers, 2. white shell charm worn around the neck by eight-born child <i>(called Mayugi)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. copper or leather shells at the ankles of intōre dancers, 2. white shell charm worn around the neck by eight-born child <i>(called Mayugi)i>
izeze (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ traditional fiddle, small monochord instrument played with a bow
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ traditional fiddle, small monochord instrument played with a bow
iziko (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ burial, funeral
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ burial, funeral
izina (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ name
umunsi ur'izina on a certain day
amazina y'inka poetry praising cattle
amazina y'ubuhizi poetry praising courageousness
amazina y'urugamba war poetry
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ name
umunsi ur'izina on a certain day
amazina y'inka poetry praising cattle
amazina y'ubuhizi poetry praising courageousness
amazina y'urugamba war poetry
izosi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ neck
kugōnda izosi to bow the neck, to be submissive
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ neck
kugōnda izosi to bow the neck, to be submissive
izīko (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. traditional fireplace, consisting of three stones <i>(see amashiga)i>, 2. stove, cooker
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. traditional fireplace, consisting of three stones <i>(see amashiga)i>, 2. stove, cooker
izūba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sun
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sun
izūru (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ nose
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ nose
ibija 4 ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> servitude, bondage
ibirashi 4 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> stuff in eyes when one wakes up, 'sand'
ibirimwa 4 ▶ produce, harvest
ibise 4 ▶ 1. childbirth, travail, 2. giving up after trying several times
ibīse 4 ▶ a lot of manure
icāgo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. trouble, 2. misfortune, 3. bad luck, 4. accident, 5. risk
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. trouble, 2. misfortune, 3. bad luck, 4. accident, 5. risk
icāha (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sin, fault, 2. crime
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sin, fault, 2. crime
icāna (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. colt, 2. young of some large animals
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. colt, 2. young of some large animals
icāri (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nest
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nest
icāyi (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tea <i>(pl. used for different kinds of tea)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tea <i>(pl. used for different kinds of tea)i>
icēma (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ peanut, groundnut
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ peanut, groundnut
icēte (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ letter
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ letter
icēyi (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. spot <i>(in sense of dirt)i>, 2. disgrace
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. spot <i>(in sense of dirt)i>, 2. disgrace
icībo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ flat, small basket
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ flat, small basket
icīru (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reparations, gift to make up for offending someone
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reparations, gift to make up for offending someone
icīto (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ place of another
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ place of another
icīza (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ the good
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ the good
icōbo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. hole in ground, 2. grave
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. hole in ground, 2. grave
icōgo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ large deep place of water, stream
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ large deep place of water, stream
icūbi (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wing <i>(of chicken)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wing <i>(of chicken)i>
icūma (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. knife, 2. metal, iron, 3. tool
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. knife, 2. metal, iron, 3. tool
icūya (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. civet cat, 2. perspiration, sweat
kubira icuya to perspire
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. civet cat, 2. perspiration, sweat
kubira icuya to perspire
igice (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. half, 2. part, fraction, division, 3. piece, slice, 4. chapter
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. half, 2. part, fraction, division, 3. piece, slice, 4. chapter
igico (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ division, section, segment, group, troop
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ division, section, segment, group, troop
igicu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cloud
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cloud
igihe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. time, 2. season, time period, 3. circumstance <i>(in pl.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. time, 2. season, time period, 3. circumstance <i>(in pl.)i>
igika (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ paragraph
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ paragraph
igise (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ardour, fervour
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ardour, fervour
igiti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. tree, 2. strong stick, 3. rank, position
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. tree, 2. strong stick, 3. rank, position
igito 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ concrete
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ concrete
ikibi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ that which is bad, evil
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ that which is bad, evil
ikigo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ enclosed backyard <i>(private place)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ enclosed backyard <i>(private place)i>
ikija (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing of no value
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing of no value
ikime 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dew
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dew
ikiro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kilo, kilogram
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kilo, kilogram
ikirundi 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Burundian language, Kirundi
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Burundian language, Kirundi
ikivi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. piece of land, 2. certain measure of time or place <i>(e.g. that a person is to work, so long, or so big a place)i>, 3. moment
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. piece of land, 2. certain measure of time or place <i>(e.g. that a person is to work, so long, or so big a place)i>, 3. moment
ikiza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ disaster, famine, epidemic
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ disaster, famine, epidemic
imbwa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dog
imbwakazi female dog
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dog
imbwakazi female dog
impisho n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> secretly, in hiding
imico 2 ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. character, 2. habits, 3. mood
imisambi 2 ▶ women's dance, imitating the movements of the crowned crane, Kirimiro region
indya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ food
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ food
ingwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ chalk, chalky rock
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ chalk, chalky rock
ingwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leopard
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leopard
ingwīza 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ multiplier
singular: i-,in- ▶ multiplier
inkwi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ firewood
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ firewood
innyo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ anus
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ anus
inshi (in-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ slap on the face
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ slap on the face
insya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grinding
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grinding
inuma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dove, pigeon
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dove, pigeon
inzya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pubic hair
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pubic hair
inyeri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. spit, spurted from between teeth as indication of scorn, 2. contempt, scorn
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. spit, spurted from between teeth as indication of scorn, 2. contempt, scorn
irigi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ egg
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ egg
ububēshi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lying
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lying
ubugavyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ government
singular: ubu- ▶ government
ubuhanzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> bald headedness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> bald headedness
ubukūmbi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pile of mixed grain and chaff
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pile of mixed grain and chaff
ubukūnzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> affection, charity
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> affection, charity
ubumenyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. science, knowledge, 2. acquaintance, 3. education
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. science, knowledge, 2. acquaintance, 3. education
uburimyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> agriculture
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> agriculture
ubutumbi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(med.)i> swelling
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(med.)i> swelling
ubutūnzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. wealth, possessions, riches, 2. economy, 3. treasure
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. wealth, possessions, riches, 2. economy, 3. treasure
ubweruzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evil language <i>(esp. of young girl)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evil language <i>(esp. of young girl)i>
ubworozi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> livestock farming, animal husbandry
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> livestock farming, animal husbandry
ubwībone 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pride
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pride
udushami 7 ▶ branches
udutonzi 7 ▶ feeler, antenna <i>(of insect)i>
ukwēzi (am-) 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. moon, 2. month, 3. cycle
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. moon, 2. month, 3. cycle
ukwīzera 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ faith, belief
singular: uku- ▶ faith, belief
umubi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bad person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bad person
umubu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mosquito
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mosquito
umuce (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ division, section, group
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ division, section, group
umuco (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. light, daylight <i>(sunny)i>, 2. division, section, group, troop
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. light, daylight <i>(sunny)i>, 2. division, section, group, troop
umuga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ crack
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ crack
umuji (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ city <i>(from Sw. mji)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ city <i>(from Sw. mji)i>
umusi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ day
uyumusi today
uyumusi uyumusi this very day
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ day
uyumusi today
uyumusi uyumusi this very day
umuti (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. medicine, medical drug, medication, 2. cure
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. medicine, medical drug, medication, 2. cure
umuvo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ditch, path of water in heavy rain
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ditch, path of water in heavy rain
umuza (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ line of cream left on sides of container
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ line of cream left on sides of container
umuzi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ root
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ root
umwāmi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ king, lord
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ king, lord
umwījima 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ darkness, dark
singular: umu- ▶ darkness, dark
urūgi (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ door
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ door
urūzi (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ river, stream
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ river, stream
uruhu (impu) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ skin
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ skin
uruhumyi 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ shortsightedness
singular: uru- ▶ shortsightedness
urukwi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ firewood
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ firewood
urupfu (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ death
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ death
urusyo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ grinding stone
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ grinding stone
guhīnda agashitsi (-hīnze) phr ▶ 1. to tremble, shake, shiver, shudder, quiver, 2. to have a chill
kwītsa umutima (-īkije) phr ▶ to have grief, be grieved
kwikira (-ikiye) v ▶ to intervene
kwirora (-iroye) v ▶ to look at
kwitaho (-itayeho) v ▶ to interest, to be interested <i>(vi, vt)i>
kwībana (-ībanye) v ▶ to steal from each other
kwībaza (-ībajije) v ▶ 1. to ask oneself, 2. to wonder
kwībira (-ībiye) v ▶ 1. to sink, plunge in, 2. to steal at, for
kwībiza (-ībije) v ▶ to submerge, plunge <i>(vt)i>
kwīboha (-īboshe) v ▶ to tie oneself
kwībona (-ībonye) v ▶ to be proud
kwībuka (-ībutse) v ▶ to remember
kwībuza (-ībujije) v ▶ 1. to hinder oneself, 2. deprive oneself
kwībāna (-ībānye) v ▶ to live alone, by oneself
kwībūra (-ībūye) v ▶ 1. to reveal oneself, 2. announce oneself
kwīcana (-īcanye) v ▶ to kill each other
kwīcara (-īcaye) v ▶ to sit
kwīcira (-īciye) v ▶ to kill at, for
kwīcura (-īcuye) v ▶ to dread
kwīcuza (-īcujije) v ▶ to regret
kwīdōga (-īdōze) v ▶ 1. to fume and fret, 2. to be cross, 3. to gripe, 4. hold hard feelings
kwīfata (-īfashe) v ▶ 1. to treat oneself, conduct oneself, have a certain bearing, 2. to control onself
kwīfuba (-īfuvye) v ▶ to clothe oneself
kwīfūza (-īfūje) v ▶ 1. to wish, 2. to desire, 3. to covet, to envy
kwīgaba (-īgavye) v ▶ 1. to rule oneself, be independent, 2. to do as one pleases
kwīgaya (-īgaye) v ▶ 1. to hate oneself, 2. to regret
kwīgera (-īgeze) v ▶ 1. to try on clothes, 2. to have done, 3. to arrive at <i>(e.g. har'aho wigeze kumubona? – have you ever seen him?)i>
kwīgina (-īginnye) v ▶ 1. to rejoice in coming of another, 2. be very happy
kwīgora (-īgoye) v ▶ to make it hard for oneself
kwīgura (-īguze) v ▶ 1. to sacrifice for, 2. give up everything
kwīgāna (-īgānye) v ▶ 1. to imitate, 2. to replicate, to reproduce, to copy, 3. to study with
kwīgīra (-īgīye) v ▶ 1. to go, 2. to depart, 3. make oneself to go, to depart
kwīhana (-īhannye) v ▶ 1. to confess, 2. to correct oneself, to discipline oneself, be converted, 3. to repent
kwīhata (-īhase) v ▶ to force oneself
kwīhaya (-īhaye) v ▶ to praise oneself
kwīheba (-īhevye) v ▶ 1. to be discouraged completely, to despair, to be desperate, 2. to sacrifice oneself to or for
kwīhēra (-īhēreye) v ▶ to give of one's own accord
kwīhūta (-īhūse) v ▶ to hurry, to speed, to be faster
kwīkiza (-īkijije) v ▶ to save oneself
kwīkora (-īkoze) v ▶ 1. to prepare to go, 2. to touch oneself
kwīkūra (-īkūye) v ▶ 1. to take oneself away, 2. to free oneself
kwīmana (-īmanye) v ▶ to be selfish, to refuse to give to another
kwīmbwa (-īmbwe) v ▶ to be dug
kwīmeza (-īmejeje) v ▶ to come up of itself <i>(plant)i>
kwīmika (-īmitse) v ▶ to make king, place on throne, to enthrone
kwīmira (-īmiye) v ▶ to refuse for <i>(a certain reason)i>
kwīmuka (-īmutse) v ▶ to move to new locality
kwīmura (-īmuye) v ▶ 1. to move <i>(vt)i>, 2. to copy, 3. to take grain out of water
kwīmurwa (-īmuwe) v ▶ to be moved, copied
kwīniga (-īnize) v ▶ to strangle oneself, hang oneself
kwīnika (-īnitse) v ▶ 1. to put to soak <i>(esp. grain)i>, 2. to cause to sprout
kwīnura v ▶ to take grain out of water
kwīpima (-īpimye) v ▶ to test oneself
kwīraba (-īravye) v ▶ to paint oneself
kwīrasa (-īrashe) v ▶ to shoot at oneself
kwīrega (-īreze) v ▶ 1. to accuse oneself, 2. to confess
kwīriza (-īrijije) v ▶ to cause oneself to weep, weep without reason
kwīroha (-īroshe) v ▶ 1. to go into danger without regard to oneself, 2. to put into the water <i>(river)i>
kwīruka (-īrutse) v ▶ 1. to run, to hurry, 2. to have diarrhea
kwīrāba (-īrāvye) v ▶ to look at oneself
kwīrāta (-īrāse) v ▶ to glory in, to boast, to tell how one's affairs are going
kwīrāza (-īrāje) v ▶ to spend the night alone
kwīrīra (-īrīye) v ▶ to be overtaken by nightfall
kwīrūra (-īrūye) v ▶ 1. to comfort, assist one in trouble of grief, 2. to encourage oneself
kwīrūza (-īrūje) v ▶ to encourage, strengthen
kwīsiba (-īsivye) v ▶ 1. to swear, 2. to vow
kwīsīga (-īsīze) v ▶ 1. to rub, 2. anoint oneself
kwītaba (-ītavye) v ▶ to answer when called
kwītako (-ītayeko) v ▶ to do with vigor, to devote oneself to a task
kwītara (-ītaye) v ▶ to warm oneself by the fire <i>(lit., roast oneself)i>
kwītega (-īteze) v ▶ 1. to hope for, 2. to wait for
kwītira (-ītiye) v ▶ to name for
kwītuna (-ītunnye) v ▶ 1. to be wrinkled, 2. to shrink, to shrivel up
kwītura (-ītuye) v ▶ to take load off one's own head
kwītāra (-ītāze) v ▶ 1. to be determined to get what you want, 2. to be presumptous, 3. put yourself above where you belong
kwīvuga (-īvuze) v ▶ 1. to talk of oneself, 2. to be proud
kwīvura (-īvuye) v ▶ to treat oneself
kwīvuza (-īvuje) v ▶ to go for treatment
kwīyama (-īyamye) v ▶ kwīyama isazi to switch off flies <i>(cow)i>
kwīyica (-īyishe) v ▶ to kill oneself
kwīyoga (-īyoze) v ▶ to bathe <i>(esp. the legs)i>
kwīyoza (--geje) v ▶ to bath oneself
kwīyāga (-īyāze) v ▶ to scratch oneself
kwīyōra (-īyōye) v ▶ to vomit, make oneself vomit
kwīyōrwa (-īyōwe) v ▶ to vomit, make oneself vomit
kwīzera (-īzeye) v ▶ 1. to trust, 2. to believe, 3. to hope
kwīzerwa (-īzewe) v ▶ to be trusted
kwīzēza (-īzējeje) v ▶ to cause to believe
kwīzūra (-īzūye) v ▶ to resurrect oneself, to rise from the dead
evyiri adj ▶ two <i>(Rw.)i>
iburyo adv ▶ to the right, right-hand
imbere prep ▶ before, inside, in front of
imuhira adv ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> at home
inyuma adv ▶ 1. behind, 2. outside, 3. at the back, 4. after
icēnda adj ▶ nine, nine times
ingene ▶ how, as <i>(not in questions)i>
Noheli 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ Christmas <i>(Fr. noel)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ Christmas <i>(Fr. noel)i>
hotēri (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hotel
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hotel
sayiri 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ barley
singular: i-,in- ▶ barley
tagisi n ▶ taxicab
tifusi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ typhus
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ typhus
agashitsi 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. chill, 2. trembling
guhīnda agashitsi to tremble, shake, shiver, to have a chill
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. chill, 2. trembling
guhīnda agashitsi to tremble, shake, shiver, to have a chill
akarwi (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ group of people, pile of wood
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ group of people, pile of wood
amāngati 5 ▶ belching
amahereni 5 ▶ earrings
ibanki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ Bank
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ Bank
ibwēna (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cuspid tooth
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cuspid tooth
ibāmba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ anything bitter, cross person
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ anything bitter, cross person
ibāmfu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ left hand, left side, left
singular: i-,in- ▶ left hand, left side, left
ibānga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ secret, mystery
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ secret, mystery
ibāngo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. hole as for planting beans in, 2. mark made by hoe or axe, 3. chips, 4. assigned task
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. hole as for planting beans in, 2. mark made by hoe or axe, 3. chips, 4. assigned task
ibēnga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gulf
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gulf
ibūmba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ clay
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ clay
icumbi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. dormitory, 2. guest room
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. dormitory, 2. guest room
icunga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ orange <i>(fruit)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ orange <i>(fruit)i>
idonzi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ deep jungle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ deep jungle
idāmba 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> in the middle <i>(lake, river)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> in the middle <i>(lake, river)i>
idūshi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ slate pencil
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ slate pencil
ifanta (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ Fanta, soft drink
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ Fanta, soft drink
ifundi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small sparrow <i>(red or blue)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small sparrow <i>(red or blue)i>
ifyigo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ kidney, hips
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ kidney, hips
iganya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. trouble, 2. anxiety, 3. grief
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. trouble, 2. anxiety, 3. grief
igenya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ harvest <i>(esp. millet)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ harvest <i>(esp. millet)i>
ihonda (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sorghum
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sorghum
ihunja 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ spectacular women's dance, with sudden rapid movement in an arc, led by the head and shoulders, Mugamba and Kirimiro region
singular: i-,iri- ▶ spectacular women's dance, with sudden rapid movement in an arc, led by the head and shoulders, Mugamba and Kirimiro region
ihānga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. nation, 2. foreign country
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. nation, 2. foreign country
ihēmbe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. horn <i>(of animal)i>, 2. lot <i>(in casting lots)i>
kurwara amahembe illness resembling demon possession
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. horn <i>(of animal)i>, 2. lot <i>(in casting lots)i>
kurwara amahembe illness resembling demon possession
ihūmbi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ materials for building a house
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ materials for building a house
ihūndo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sorghum <i>(sing. refers to one grain)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sorghum <i>(sing. refers to one grain)i>
ijāmbo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. word, 2. term, <i>(pl. also amagambo)i>, 3. good discursive condition
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. word, 2. term, <i>(pl. also amagambo)i>, 3. good discursive condition
ijānja (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ paw, foot of animal <i>(also used of person carrying something in one hand when it should be two: urafashe mw ijanja)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ paw, foot of animal <i>(also used of person carrying something in one hand when it should be two: urafashe mw ijanja)i>
ijūnja (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. size, height, 2. value, 3. good physical condition
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. size, height, 2. value, 3. good physical condition
ikamyo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ lorry, truck <i>(Fr. camion)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ lorry, truck <i>(Fr. camion)i>
ikanya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> fork
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> fork
ikinga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bicycle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bicycle
ikonje (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ vacation, holidays <i>(from Fr. congé)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ vacation, holidays <i>(from Fr. congé)i>
ikosha (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> mistake
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> mistake
ikuzimu n ▶ hole in ground, interior of earth
ikānda (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ footprint, track
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ footprint, track
ikānzu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. dress, 2. robe, 3. gown
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. dress, 2. robe, 3. gown
ikēkwe 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> mistrust, doubt
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> mistrust, doubt
ikōmbe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ in center of the council
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ in center of the council
imoketi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ fitted carpet, wall-to-wall carpet
singular: i-,in- ▶ fitted carpet, wall-to-wall carpet
imānga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cliff, ravine
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cliff, ravine
inombe 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil with much clay in it
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil with much clay in it
iperemi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ permit, licence
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ permit, licence
ipfūhe n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> anger <i>(rarely used)i>
ipirire 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ pill
singular: i-,in- ▶ pill
irasiyo 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ ration <i>(from Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ ration <i>(from Fr.)i>
iresho (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ portable stove
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ portable stove
irungu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ loneliness, solitude
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ loneliness, solitude
irāngi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ color, ink, paint
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ color, ink, paint
irāngo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. path, road, street, 2. whistle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. path, road, street, 2. whistle
irēmbo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gate, entrance
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gate, entrance
irēnga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ reed
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ reed
isabagi 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ galaxy
singular: i-,iri- ▶ galaxy
isederi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ cedar
singular: i-,in- ▶ cedar
isenga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. cave, 2. perfume, nice-smelling oil
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. cave, 2. perfume, nice-smelling oil
ishami (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ branch
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ branch
ishano (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ poison
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ poison
ishati (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ shirt <i>(Sw. shati)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ shirt <i>(Sw. shati)i>
ishavu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ grudge, crossness, anger, sorrow
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ grudge, crossness, anger, sorrow
isheki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cheque, check
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cheque, check
ishiga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(usually used in pl., amashiga)i> three stones of traditional fireplace
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(usually used in pl., amashiga)i> three stones of traditional fireplace
ishike (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ yellow daisy
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ yellow daisy
ishinga 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ continent
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ continent
ishuka (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bedsheet, sheet, blanket
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bedsheet, sheet, blanket
ishāka (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. desire, 2. zeal
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. desire, 2. zeal
ishāyo n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> muddy place <i>(deep mud)i>
ishūle (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school <i>(from German, Schule)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school <i>(from German, Schule)i>
ishūli (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school <i>(from German, Schule)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school <i>(from German, Schule)i>
ishūre (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school
ishūri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ young bull
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ young bull
ishūri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school <i>(from German, Schule)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ school <i>(from German, Schule)i>
isomwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ reading
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ reading
isukari 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> sugar
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> sugar
iswingi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ tipsyness <i>(see kwumva iswingi)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ tipsyness <i>(see kwumva iswingi)i>
isēnge (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. ivory, 2. five centime piece
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. ivory, 2. five centime piece
isīnzi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ a great number <i>(about ten thousand and above)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ a great number <i>(about ten thousand and above)i>
isōnga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tip, point
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tip, point
isūnzu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. topknot, bit of hair on top of head, hair tuft, 2. bunch of grass at top of hut, 3. crest of birds
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. topknot, bit of hair on top of head, hair tuft, 2. bunch of grass at top of hut, 3. crest of birds
itomati 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tomato
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tomato
itonde (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ nostril, nose
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ nostril, nose
itsina (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(gram.)i> root or stem of word
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(gram.)i> root or stem of word
itunda (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. passion fruit, 2. tree tomato
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. passion fruit, 2. tree tomato
itōngo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. cultivated field, 2. property, 3. real estate
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. cultivated field, 2. property, 3. real estate
itūnga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ possessions, riches
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ possessions, riches
itūntu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. one who rules others, 2. cheekiness, 3. unwillingness to be told, 4. meanness
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. one who rules others, 2. cheekiness, 3. unwillingness to be told, 4. meanness
ivyāra 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ delivery <i>(of a child)i>, birth
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ delivery <i>(of a child)i>, birth
ivūnja (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ jigger, chigoe flea, sand flea
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ jigger, chigoe flea, sand flea
iwanyu n ▶ at your home, your home
iyīnga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ week, Sunday
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ week, Sunday
izīnga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ island
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ island
icansi (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ milk cup
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ milk cup
icigwa (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lecture, course
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lecture, course
icāmba (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bait
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bait
icāmbu (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ford <i>(in river)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ford <i>(in river)i>
icāmwa (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fruit, piece of fruit
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fruit, piece of fruit
icānga (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ taste, flavor
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ taste, flavor
icānya (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ place surrounding great chief's kraal, good pastures
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ place surrounding great chief's kraal, good pastures
icānzo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small opening in backyard enclosure for emergency exits or used by women and children
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small opening in backyard enclosure for emergency exits or used by women and children
icārimwe 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> all together, in unison
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> all together, in unison
icātsi (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ grass of any kind <i>(sing. rarely used)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ grass of any kind <i>(sing. rarely used)i>
icōmba (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big boat, ship
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big boat, ship
icōmbo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cooking utensil
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cooking utensil
icūmba (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ room <i>(in house)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ room <i>(in house)i>
igipfu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ foolish person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ foolish person
igishinwa 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Chinese language <i>(from Fr. chinois)i>
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Chinese language <i>(from Fr. chinois)i>
ikigereki 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Greek language
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Greek language
ikintu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. thing, item, 2. something
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. thing, item, 2. something
imbata (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ duck <i>(Sw. bata)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ duck <i>(Sw. bata)i>
imbazi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leaves used for perfume
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leaves used for perfume
imbeba (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mouse, rat
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mouse, rat
imbeho (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. cold <i>(weather)i>, 2. winter
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. cold <i>(weather)i>, 2. winter
imbiga (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ edge, brim <i>(of dish, container)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ edge, brim <i>(of dish, container)i>
imbizi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. tiny stream of water, 2. spring, source
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. tiny stream of water, 2. spring, source
imboga (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leafy vegetable
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leafy vegetable
imbogo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ buffalo
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ buffalo
imbohe (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ prisoner
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ prisoner
imboni (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pupil of eye
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pupil of eye
imboro (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ penis <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ penis <i>(Sw.)i>
imbuga (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ place for spreading out grain
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ place for spreading out grain
imbugu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ vaccination
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ vaccination
imbuto (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. seed, 2. plant, 3. fruit
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. seed, 2. plant, 3. fruit
imbāti (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ duck
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ duck
imfizi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. bull, 2. male animal
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. bull, 2. male animal
imfura (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ first-born child
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ first-born child
impaka (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. discussion, dispute, 2. questioning
kubigira ku mpaka to do it on purpose
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. discussion, dispute, 2. questioning
kubigira ku mpaka to do it on purpose
impamo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. truth, 2. reality
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. truth, 2. reality
impeke (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grain
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grain
impene (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ goat
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ goat
impera (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ end
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ end
impeta (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ring
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ring
impete (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ partition of reeds
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ partition of reeds
impore (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ peace
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ peace
impāno (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift <i>(nothing expected in return)i>, donation
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift <i>(nothing expected in return)i>, donation
impāri (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. argument, 2. discussion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. argument, 2. discussion
impēra (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ reward
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ reward
impūha (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ news
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ news
impūzu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ clothing
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ clothing
imvaho (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who's been there, eyewitness <i>(inkuru z'imvaho)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who's been there, eyewitness <i>(inkuru z'imvaho)i>
imvubu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hippopotamus
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hippopotamus
imvugo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. speech, 2. rhetoric
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. speech, 2. rhetoric
imvune (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. long garment <i>(trails on ground)i>, 2. break <i>(as bone)i>, fracture
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. long garment <i>(trails on ground)i>, 2. break <i>(as bone)i>, fracture
imvura (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rain
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rain
imvure (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cow without horns
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cow without horns
imvuru (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ huge fish
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ huge fish
imvuto (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ropes or whatever is used to bind a thief or criminal
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ropes or whatever is used to bind a thief or criminal
imvuzi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ spokesman
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ spokesman
imvūkira 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ native, indigenous
singular: i-,in- ▶ native, indigenous
imisabiko 2 ▶ herbal tea
imyīgīshe 2 ▶ teaching, doctrine
incuti (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. relative, 2. close friend <i>(old)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. relative, 2. close friend <i>(old)i>
indabe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ barkcloth with painted spots, used as a thing of worship
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ barkcloth with painted spots, used as a thing of worship
indagu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ divination
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ divination
indaha (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ big bag
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ big bag
indero (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. education, teaching, instruction, training, 2. rearing of children, 3. discipline
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. education, teaching, instruction, training, 2. rearing of children, 3. discipline
indigiti 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ traditional monochord fiddle
singular: i-,in- ▶ traditional monochord fiddle
indimu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> lemon
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> lemon
indobo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bucket, pail
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bucket, pail
indome (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. dot, spot, 2. letter, 3. spotted barkcloth used as a thing of worship
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. dot, spot, 2. letter, 3. spotted barkcloth used as a thing of worship
indono (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large bow like monochord instrument with calabashes as resonance body
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large bow like monochord instrument with calabashes as resonance body
indāro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ inn, lodging, accommodation
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ inn, lodging, accommodation
indāva (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. footstool, 2. very nice mat <i>(used by king or chief)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. footstool, 2. very nice mat <i>(used by king or chief)i>
indēge (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> airplane
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> airplane
indōto (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dream
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dream
indūru (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ shout of alarm, wail
gukoma induru to wail, give cry of alarm
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ shout of alarm, wail
gukoma induru to wail, give cry of alarm
inenge 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ secretly
kugenda ku nenge <i>(in reference to eating)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ secretly
kugenda ku nenge <i>(in reference to eating)i>
ingabo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. soldier, 2. army
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. soldier, 2. army
ingafe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ oar
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ oar
ingano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wheat
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wheat
ingata (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grass ring or pad worn on head when carrying load
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grass ring or pad worn on head when carrying load
ingazi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ladder, stairs
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ladder, stairs
ingemu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. remuneration, gift, 2. fee payed to shaman
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. remuneration, gift, 2. fee payed to shaman
ingero (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. measure, 2. pay, 3. reward
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. measure, 2. pay, 3. reward
ingese (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rust
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rust
ingeso (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. habit, 2. custom, 3. trait
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. habit, 2. custom, 3. trait
ingoga (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. quickness, 2. agility, 3. eagerness, 4. speed, haste
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. quickness, 2. agility, 3. eagerness, 4. speed, haste
ingohe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eyelashes
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eyelashes
ingoma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. drum, 2. royalty, reign, kingship
kwima ku ngoma to come to the throne
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. drum, 2. royalty, reign, kingship
kwima ku ngoma to come to the throne
ingoro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ house of a king
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ house of a king
ingoyi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rope, chain, bonds
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rope, chain, bonds
inguru (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ little stones taken from bottom of stream and offered to spirits in a little house
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ little stones taken from bottom of stream and offered to spirits in a little house
ingwīzwa 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ multiplicand
singular: i-,in- ▶ multiplicand
ingāge (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ short stick, club
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ short stick, club
ingāma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tall, straight thing <i>(esp. person)i> <i>(e.g. umuntu w'ingama)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tall, straight thing <i>(esp. person)i> <i>(e.g. umuntu w'ingama)i>
ingāre (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who gets cross easily but who gets over it quickly, one who talks a lot <i>(esp. to tell others what to do)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who gets cross easily but who gets over it quickly, one who talks a lot <i>(esp. to tell others what to do)i>
ingōho (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gun
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gun
ingōna (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ crocodile
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ crocodile
ingūge (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ape, primate, monkey
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ape, primate, monkey
inkara (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ crab
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ crab
inkari (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. urine, 2. piss, pee <i>(slang)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. urine, 2. piss, pee <i>(slang)i>
inkazi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sharp instrument or person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sharp instrument or person
inkoko (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ chicken
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ chicken
inkomi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ walking stick
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ walking stick
inkone (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eunuch, castrated male
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eunuch, castrated male
inkoni (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ walking stick
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ walking stick
inkono (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ clay cooking pot
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ clay cooking pot
inkovu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ scar
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ scar
inkuba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thunder <i>(actually, the imaginary animal that makes the thunder)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thunder <i>(actually, the imaginary animal that makes the thunder)i>
inkumi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. girl of marriageable age, 2. teenage girl
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. girl of marriageable age, 2. teenage girl
inkura 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rhinoceros
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ rhinoceros
inkuru (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. news, 2. story, 3. fame <i>(usually in pl.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. news, 2. story, 3. fame <i>(usually in pl.)i>
inkēre (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. berries, esp. blackberry, 2. strawberry
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. berries, esp. blackberry, 2. strawberry
inkēri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. berries, esp. blackberry, 2. strawberry
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. berries, esp. blackberry, 2. strawberry
inkīko (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ boundaries of country
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ boundaries of country
inkōko (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flat basket with lid
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flat basket with lid
inkōta (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sword, long knife
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sword, long knife
inkūbi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ storm <i>(wind and rain)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ storm <i>(wind and rain)i>
inkūka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. slope of hill, 2. beach, shore, strand, coast, 3. ransom, redemption price
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. slope of hill, 2. beach, shore, strand, coast, 3. ransom, redemption price
intare (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lion
intebe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ chair, stool
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ chair, stool
intege (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. calf of leg, back of knee 2. strength
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. calf of leg, back of knee 2. strength
intere 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. unconsciousness, 2. half-dead
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. unconsciousness, 2. half-dead
intete (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grain, seed
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grain, seed
intore (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. plant with fruit like eggplant, aubergine, 2. lump of bread
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. plant with fruit like eggplant, aubergine, 2. lump of bread
intozi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pincher ant
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pincher ant
intozo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hunting dog
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hunting dog
intāhe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ witness, judgment, oath
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ witness, judgment, oath
intāma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sheep
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sheep
intāra (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ country, region, province
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ country, region, province
intēko (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ group <i>(esp. of people)i>, multitude
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ group <i>(esp. of people)i>, multitude
intōre (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. dancer, 2. youth, 3. traditional young warrior, 2. handsomeness and good character
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. dancer, 2. youth, 3. traditional young warrior, 2. handsomeness and good character
inyōta (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thirst
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thirst
inzara (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. hunger, 2. famine
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. hunger, 2. famine
inzigo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grudge
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grudge
inzika (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ resentment, grudge, bitterness
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ resentment, grudge, bitterness
inzira (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. path, way, 2. direction, 3. process
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. path, way, 2. direction, 3. process
inzobe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ light colored African
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ light colored African
inzovu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ elephant
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ elephant
inzozi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dream
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dream
inzāra (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fingernail
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fingernail
inzōga (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beer
inzōka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ snake, worm
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ snake, worm
inzūzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grass poisonous to cows
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grass poisonous to cows
ināmbu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ appetite, desire for a certain food
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ appetite, desire for a certain food
inyoni (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bird <i>(small one)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bird <i>(small one)i>
inyāma (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meat, 2. flesh
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meat, 2. flesh
inyāmo (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. race, 2. ancestry, 3. origin
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. race, 2. ancestry, 3. origin
inyāna (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ calf
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ calf
iryōya (am-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ feather
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ feather
ivyīnjira 4 ▶ income, revenue
mutoyi (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ younger brother of boy, younger sister of girl
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ younger brother of boy, younger sister of girl
ubuherezi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> priesthood
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> priesthood
ubuhēhēsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lustful thinking and practices
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lustful thinking and practices
ubuhūmvyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> deceit
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> deceit
ubukomezi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. consistency, 2. strength
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. consistency, 2. strength
ubupagani 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> heathenism
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> heathenism
uburakari 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> anger
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> anger
ubusahuzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. pillage, 2. thievery, 3. plundering
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. pillage, 2. thievery, 3. plundering
ubuyobozi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ leadership, administration, management
singular: ubu- ▶ leadership, administration, management
ubwigēnge 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. freedom, 2. independence
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. freedom, 2. independence
ubwāmbuzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> thievery, theft
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> thievery, theft
ubwīcanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> murder
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> murder
ubwīhisho 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hiding place
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hiding place
ubwīkūnzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ self-respect
singular: ubu- ▶ self-respect
ubwīshaza 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> peas
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> peas
ubwīshime 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pride
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pride
ubwōnōnyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> destruction, damage
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> destruction, damage
ugutwi (ama-) 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ ear
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ ear
ukwīpfūza 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ envy, jealousy, enviousness, covetousness
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ envy, jealousy, enviousness, covetousness
umuhwi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ripe banana
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ripe banana
umunanasi 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ pineapple spirit
singular: umu- ▶ pineapple spirit
umunsi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ day
uyumunsi today
uyumunsi uyumunsi this very day
umunsi ur'izina on a certain day
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ day
uyumunsi today
uyumunsi uyumunsi this very day
umunsi ur'izina on a certain day
umunwa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lip
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lip
umunwe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hand <i>(esp. palm)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hand <i>(esp. palm)i>
umunya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wrinkle <i>(as in face)i>, excessive thinness
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wrinkle <i>(as in face)i>, excessive thinness
umunyu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ salt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ salt
umupfu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fresh corpse
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fresh corpse
umurwa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ slope of hill, royal place
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ slope of hill, royal place
umurwi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ group, team
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ group, team
umurya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tendon
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tendon
umuswa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. white ant, 2. termite
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. white ant, 2. termite
umuswi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ baby chick
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ baby chick
umutsi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. blood vessel, 2. nerve, 3. muscle, 4. tendon
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. blood vessel, 2. nerve, 3. muscle, 4. tendon
umutwe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. head, 2. mind
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. head, 2. mind
umwero (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ harvest time
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ harvest time
umweza (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stamen of flower
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stamen of flower
umwiko (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ trowel
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ trowel
umwāka (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ year
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ year
umwānsi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ enemy
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ enemy
umwāvu (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ discarded things, trash, garbage
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ discarded things, trash, garbage
umwēru (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ brilliance, something spotlessly white
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ brilliance, something spotlessly white
umwīvyi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thief
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thief
umwōbo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hole <i>(esp. small one like rat hole)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hole <i>(esp. small one like rat hole)i>
umwōgo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long tie worn at shoulder at certain dances
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long tie worn at shoulder at certain dances
umwūga (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. craft, art, special skill, 2. occupation, profession
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. craft, art, special skill, 2. occupation, profession
umwūka (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ steam
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ steam
umwūna (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ nose bleed, epistaxis
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ nose bleed, epistaxis
urubari (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. screen, 2. wire
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. screen, 2. wire
urubavu (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ side <i>(of person)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ side <i>(of person)i>
urubeya (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ flame
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ flame
urubibe (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. limit, 2. boundary
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. limit, 2. boundary
urubiga (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ edge, brim <i>(of dish, container)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ edge, brim <i>(of dish, container)i>
urubobi (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ scum
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ scum
uruboho (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ package, packet
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ package, packet
urubona (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ transparent, shiny thing
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ transparent, shiny thing
urububi (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ scum
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ scum
urubuga (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. web, 2. website
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. web, 2. website
urubāho (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ board, slate
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ board, slate
urubōyi (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ bee sting
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ bee sting
urudadi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ syllable
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ syllable
urudubi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ that which a person says or does for which he may be convicted, result of failure to keep promise, dilemma, difficulty
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ that which a person says or does for which he may be convicted, result of failure to keep promise, dilemma, difficulty
urugata (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ big pad for pots of beer
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ big pad for pots of beer
urugero (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. measure, 2. pay, 3. reward
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. measure, 2. pay, 3. reward
urugezo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ measure
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ measure
urugina (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ reddish, red
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ reddish, red
urugohe (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ eyelash
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ eyelash
urugori (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. wreath, 2. crown, 3. charm worn on head or on stomach
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. wreath, 2. crown, 3. charm worn on head or on stomach
uruguha (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ cattle tick
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ cattle tick
uruguma (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. wound, 2. cut
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. wound, 2. cut
uruhogo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ throat
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ throat
uruhome (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wall
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wall
urukebu (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ torticollis, stiff neck
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ torticollis, stiff neck
urukero (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ saw
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ saw
urukiko (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ court, tribunal
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ court, tribunal
urukino (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. game, play, 2. game field
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. game, play, 2. game field
urukoba (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ skin
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ skin
urukoko (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ cream, scum
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ cream, scum
urukumu (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ thumb
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ thumb
urupiya (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ coin
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ coin
urusako (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. gossip, 2. curiosity
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. gossip, 2. curiosity
urusaku (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. gossip, 2. curiosity
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. gossip, 2. curiosity
urushi (ama-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ palm of hand
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ palm of hand
urusoro (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ shell <i>(of gun)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ shell <i>(of gun)i>
urusāgo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ temporary house
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ temporary house
urusāto (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ skin, hide
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ skin, hide
urusīka (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ partition, wall, room in house
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ partition, wall, room in house
urusōgo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ edible weed <i>(for greens)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ edible weed <i>(for greens)i>
urutara (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ under a bed
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ under a bed
urutare (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hard packed earth, rock
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hard packed earth, rock
urutaro (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fan <i>(to blow out chaff)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fan <i>(to blow out chaff)i>
urutete (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ grain, seed
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ grain, seed
urutoke (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ finger
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ finger
urutugu (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ shoulder
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ shoulder
urutāhe (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wire <i>(coarse)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wire <i>(coarse)i>
urutōke (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ banana plantation, banana farm
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ banana plantation, banana farm
uruvivi (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ gray hair <i>(from old age)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ gray hair <i>(from old age)i>
uruvuto (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ string of bow
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ string of bow
uruzogi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ umbilical cord
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ umbilical cord
uruyūki (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ bee
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ bee
urwāmo (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ clamor, noise, racket
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ clamor, noise, racket
urwāra (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. fingernail, 2. toenail, 3. claw, 4. hoof
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. fingernail, 2. toenail, 3. claw, 4. hoof
urwāto (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ cup
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ cup
urwēgo (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. prop, 2. aim, purpose, 3. target
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. prop, 2. aim, purpose, 3. target
urwīha (imp-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ flock of little birds
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ flock of little birds
urwīrūngu 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ haze, mist
singular: uru- ▶ haze, mist
urwūri (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ herd of sheep, flock
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ herd of sheep, flock
utwininga 7 ▶ without pity, without regarding
gucīra inyeri (-cīriye) phr ▶ to show contempt by spitting out
gufyina ku kazi (-fyinye) phr ▶ to not work seriously
gukubita akamāri (-kubise) phr ▶ to gamble
kwumva bihurugūshwi (-umvise) phr ▶ to be unable to hear well
kwumva iswingi (-umvise) phr ▶ to feel tipsy
kwimanya (-imanye) v ▶ to be in heat <i>(animals)i>
kwībesha (-ībeshe) v ▶ 1. to err, to be wrong, 2. to deceive oneself
kwībisha (-ībishije) v ▶ to cause to steal
kwībizwa (-ībijwe) v ▶ to be submerged
kwībutsa (-ībukije) v ▶ to remind
kwībwira (-ībwiye) v ▶ to put on new bark, new growth
kwībwiza (-ībwije) v ▶ to cause to put on new growth
kwībwīra (-ībwīye) v ▶ 1. to tell oneself, 2. to conjecture, suppose
kwībūmba (-ībūmvye) v ▶ to be round
kwīcazwa (-īcajwe) v ▶ to be invited to sit
kwīcisha (-īcishije) v ▶ to cause to kill, to kill with
kwīcumba (-īcumvye) v ▶ to be wrapped up together
kwīfasha (-īfashije) v ▶ to help oneself
kwīfūzwa (-īfūjwe) v ▶ to be coveted, desired
kwīgamba (-īgamvye) v ▶ to brag <i>(about oneself)i>
kwīganza (-īganje) v ▶ 1. to rule oneself, 2. to be independent, 3. to be emancipated
kwīgānwa (-īgānywe) v ▶ to be imitated
kwīgīsha (-īgīshije) v ▶ to teach
kwīgūnga (-īgūnze) v ▶ 1. to be selfish, keep things for oneself, 2. to do something alone
kwīhamba (-īhamvye) v ▶ to bury oneself
kwīhisha (-īhishije) v ▶ to hide oneself
kwīhonda (-īhonze) v ▶ to strike oneself <i>(as with hammer)i>
kwīhonga (-īhonze) v ▶ to pay bribe to win one's case
kwīhwēza (-īhwēje) v ▶ 1. to examine, to look at carefully, intently, 2. to search, 3. to contemplate, 4. to envision, to imagine
kwīhēnda (-īhēnze) v ▶ 1. to be wrong, to err, 2. to deceive oneself
kwījīrwa (-ījīriwe) v ▶ to be sad, utterly downcast
kwīkanya (-īkanye) v ▶ to go walking <i>(esp. at night or of king)i>
kwīkwega (-īkweze) v ▶ to drag oneself along, go with difficulty
kwīkānga (-īkānze) v ▶ to fear, to be worried
kwīkēnga (-īkēnze) v ▶ to mistrust
kwīkīnga (-īkīnze) v ▶ to hide behind
kwīkūnda (-īkūnze) v ▶ to love oneself, be selfish, to be egoistic
kwīmbira (-īmbiye) v ▶ to dig at, for
kwīmbura (-īmbuye) v ▶ 1. to harvest, 2. to put away the harvest, <i>(from umwīmbu)i>
kwīmburwa (-īmbuwe) v ▶ to be harvested
kwīmbuza (-īmbuje) v ▶ to help to harvest
kwīmenya (-īmenye) v ▶ to know oneself
kwīmikwa (-īmitswe) v ▶ to be made king, to be enthroned
kwīmosha (-īmosheje) v ▶ to have one's hair cut
kwīmyīra (-īmyīriye) v ▶ to blow one's nose, to wipe one's nose
kwīmānya (-īmānye) v ▶ 1. to boast, be proud, 2. to split in two <i>(vi)i>
kwīmīsha (-īmīshije) v ▶ to cause to refuse
kwīnjira (-īnjiye) v ▶ to enter, to come into
kwīnjiza (-īnjije) v ▶ to cause to enter
kwīpfuka (-īpfutse) v ▶ to cover oneself
kwīpfūza (-īpfūje) v ▶ 1. to wish, 2. to desire, 3. to covet, to envy
kwīrinda (-īrinze) v ▶ 1. to be careful, 2. to protect oneself
kwīrirwa (-īririwe) v ▶ to spend all day, to last all day
kwīrunda (-īrunze) v ▶ to accumulate, pile up <i>(vi)i>
kwīshima (-īshimye) v ▶ 1. to be proud, 2. to cheer up, 3. to be happy, glad, to be excited
kwīshura (-īshuye) v ▶ 1. to answer, to reply, to respond, 2. to pay, 3. to pay a debt
kwīshurwa (-īshuwe) v ▶ 1. to be answered, 2. to be paid
kwīshuza (-īshuje) v ▶ 1. to ask to pay, to demand payment, 2. to cause to pay
kwīshōra (-īshōye) v ▶ to go oneself to drink
kwīshōza (-īshōje) v ▶ 1. to quench one's thirst, 2. drink after a meal
kwītanga (-ītanze) v ▶ 1. to offer oneself, 2. to consecrate oneself, to dedicate oneself, 3. to volunteer
kwītesha (-ītesheje) v ▶ to abstain from, hinder oneself
kwītomba (-ītomvye) v ▶ 1. to love onself <i>(lit.)i>, 2. to have homosexual intercourse
kwītwāra (-ītwāye) v ▶ to go to chief or superior for something <i>(see ndakwītwāyeko)i>
kwītōnda (-ītōnze) v ▶ 1. to be careful, 2. to be calm, 3. to not be in a hurry
kwīvyura (-īvyuye) v ▶ to get oneself up
kwīzezwa (-īzejejwe) v ▶ to be made to believe
bukumbi ▶ suddenly <i>(as death or accident)i>
nyakuri adj ▶ 1. true, truthful, 2. real, genuine, authentic, 3. actual
uyumusi adv ▶ today, this day <i>(from uyu musi)i>
imisi yose phr ▶ allways, alldays
inarugo (ba inarugo-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wife <i>(as manager of the household)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wife <i>(as manager of the household)i>
kanseri 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cancer <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cancer <i>(Fr.)i>
kimyozi (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ barber, hairdresser
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ barber, hairdresser
kīgēnzi n ▶ infinitive
agahōri (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ grasshopper
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ grasshopper
agatabo (idu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small book, booklet
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small book, booklet
akabāti (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ cupboard
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ cupboard
akagozi (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ string, rope
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ string, rope
akamāri (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ dice
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ dice
ibakure (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bowl
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bowl
ibarizo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. carpenter shop, 2. address
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. carpenter shop, 2. address
ibaruwa (ama-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ letter <i>(correspondence, from Sw. barua)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ letter <i>(correspondence, from Sw. barua)i>
ibateri (ama-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ battery
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ battery
ibohero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ prison
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ prison
iborēro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ place of rotted things
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ place of rotted things
ibutike (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ boutique, shop, kiosk
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ boutique, shop, kiosk
ibutura (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> shorts
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> shorts
ibāgiro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ slaughtering place, slaughterhouse
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ slaughtering place, slaughterhouse
ibāziro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ carpenter shop
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ carpenter shop
ibūrana (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ case, trial
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ case, trial
icukiro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ manure heap
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ manure heap
idorari (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ dollar
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ dollar
igaduka 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
singular: i-,in- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
iganūke (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gift given on return from journey
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gift given on return from journey
igarame (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gram
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gram
igarase 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ice
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ice
igufuri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> padlock
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> padlock
igunira (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> burlap, sack, bag
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> burlap, sack, bag
iguriro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ marketplace for a specific good or product <i>(cloth market, etc.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ marketplace for a specific good or product <i>(cloth market, etc.)i>
ihadābu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ fine, fee <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ fine, fee <i>(Sw.)i>
ihambwa (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ burial <i>(used usually for animals)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ burial <i>(used usually for animals)i>
iharifu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ alphabet
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ alphabet
ihariri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ silk, rayon, shiny cloth
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ silk, rayon, shiny cloth
iherezo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ end, extremity
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ end, extremity
ihoteri (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hotel
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ hotel
ihūmure 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ comfort, peace
singular: i-,in- ▶ comfort, peace
ihūriro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. meeting place, 2. appointment
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. meeting place, 2. appointment
ikarabo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wash basin
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wash basin
ikaramu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> pencil
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> pencil
ikarata (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ card, map
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ card, map
ikariso (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ underwear, slip, boxer shorts <i>(from Fr. caleçon)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ underwear, slip, boxer shorts <i>(from Fr. caleçon)i>
ikarōti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ carrot
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ carrot
ikebano (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small pot girls put butter in
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small pot girls put butter in
ikimputo 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> tick fever, recurrent fever
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> tick fever, recurrent fever
ikomine (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ town, commune <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ town, commune <i>(Fr.)i>
ilitero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ liter
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ liter
imatera n ▶ mattress
imetero 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ metre
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ metre
imodoka (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ car, automobile
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ car, automobile
imoteri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ engine, motor
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ engine, motor
inarume (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ uncle <i>(brother of his, her, thei1r mother)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ uncle <i>(brother of his, her, thei1r mother)i>
inyānya (i-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tomato
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tomato
ipaswari 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ sieve
singular: i-,in- ▶ sieve
ipfūndo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. knot, 2. outer garment
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. knot, 2. outer garment
ipirimu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pen
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pen
ipuderi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ powder
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ powder
ipurusa 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ interest <i>(econom., from kuruta)i>
singular: i-,iri- ▶ interest <i>(econom., from kuruta)i>
irabagu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spot, stain
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ spot, stain
irangiro n ▶ address
iremezo 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. leader, one to be imitated, 2. beginning, foundation, 3. principle
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. leader, one to be imitated, 2. beginning, foundation, 3. principle
irozari (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rosary
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rosary
irtyazo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ grinding stone
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ grinding stone
isabuni (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> soap
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> soap
isahāne (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ plate, dish <i>(Sw.)i>
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ plate, dish <i>(Sw.)i>
isahāni (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. plate, dish, 2. container <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. plate, dish, 2. container <i>(Sw.)i>
isambwe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mongoose
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mongoose
isekuru (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mortar for grinding <i>(also isekuro)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ mortar for grinding <i>(also isekuro)i>
iserumu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ serum <i>(med.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ serum <i>(med.)i>
iseseme 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ nausea
singular: i-,in- ▶ nausea
ishusho (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ image, likeness, form
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ image, likeness, form
ishwāro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ watering can
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ watering can
ishāmba (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ brush, jungle, rain forest
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ brush, jungle, rain forest
ishāmvu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ inherited property, piece of land
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ inherited property, piece of land
ishānga n ▶ <i>(see ihānga)i>
ishāshi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ male animal
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ male animal
ishūrwe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ flower
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ flower
isigara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cigar
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cigar
isitimu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ torch, flashlight <i>(from Sw.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ torch, flashlight <i>(from Sw.)i>
isogisi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sock
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sock
isomero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ library
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ library
isuguru (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ram
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ ram
isunūnu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wart, mole
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wart, mole
isābato (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ Sabbath
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ Sabbath
isēsero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ place where water has flooded
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ place where water has flooded
itafāri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ brick
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ brick
itanure (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ furnace, kiln
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ furnace, kiln
itariki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ date <i>(of month)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ date <i>(of month)i>
itegeko (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. command, 2. law, 3. rule
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. command, 2. law, 3. rule
itegūra (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tile
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tile
itorero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ list of chosen ones, church roll
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ list of chosen ones, church roll
itāmbwe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ measure <i>(by hand or by steps)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ measure <i>(by hand or by steps)i>
ivarise (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ suitcase <i>(from Fr. valise)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ suitcase <i>(from Fr. valise)i>
ivūriro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ dispensary, clinic, small hospital, health center
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ dispensary, clinic, small hospital, health center
iyimbura 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> harvest time
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> harvest time
izāhabu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gold
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gold
ibicuba 4 ▶ pastoral singing, traditional sung poetry in honor of cattle
ibihara 4 ▶ 1. chicken pox, 2. measles
ibihogo 4 ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dark yellow, brown
ibirare 4 ▶ 1. effect of sleeping badly, 2. 'morning after' headache
ibirāre 4 ▶ an overdue payment or tax
ibitabu 4 ▶ bits of pieces of paper or cloth
ibitāro 4 ▶ dispensary, hospital
ibitēga 4 ▶ something supposed to be in a person making him sick
indwara y'ibitega person is bewitched and acts like a crazy person
indwara y'ibitega person is bewitched and acts like a crazy person
icaduka (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ accident
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ accident
icegera (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lieutenant
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lieutenant
icehere (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hole in clothes
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hole in clothes
icemezo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ prove
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ prove
icuniro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slaughterhouse
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slaughterhouse
icābona (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ witness
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ witness
icēgamo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ back of chair, chair with back
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ back of chair, chair with back
icībare (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. corner of field belonging to each child, 2. possession <i>(esp. fields or lands)i>, 3. chosen people
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. corner of field belonging to each child, 2. possession <i>(esp. fields or lands)i>, 3. chosen people
icīcaro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chair, any place to sit
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chair, any place to sit
icīfuzo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ strong wish, desire, covetousness, coveting
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ strong wish, desire, covetousness, coveting
icījīji (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. shadow, 2. reflection, 3. specter
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. shadow, 2. reflection, 3. specter
icīrore (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. mirror, 2. <i>(in pl.)i> glasses, spectacles
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. mirror, 2. <i>(in pl.)i> glasses, spectacles
icīrori (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. mirror, 2. <i>(in pl.)i> glasses, spectacles
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. mirror, 2. <i>(in pl.)i> glasses, spectacles
icīvugo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slogan
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slogan
icōmore (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tree of which bark is used
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tree of which bark is used
icōtero (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ altar, fire built for cows
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ altar, fire built for cows
igicapo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. picture, 2. design
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. picture, 2. design
igicapu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. picture, 2. design
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. picture, 2. design
igiceri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ coin <i>(Sw.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ coin <i>(Sw.)i>
igicugu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ midnight
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ midnight
igicuri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ part, half, premature arrival
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ part, half, premature arrival
igicīro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. price, rate, 2. cost, 3. value
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. price, rate, 2. cost, 3. value
igifuka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pleurisy
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pleurisy
igihamo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wide path or cleared place
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wide path or cleared place
igihano (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ punishment
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ punishment
igiharo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lima bean
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lima bean
igihaya (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white potato
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white potato
igihaza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pumpkin
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pumpkin
igihefu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mushroom <i>(also igihefo)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mushroom <i>(also igihefo)i>
igihere (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedbug
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedbug
igiheri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedbug
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedbug
igihozo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lullaby
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lullaby
igihugu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. country, 2. nation
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. country, 2. nation
igihuma (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deep hole in ground in a grassy place where pregnant girls and lepers were thrown
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deep hole in ground in a grassy place where pregnant girls and lepers were thrown
igihuna (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ owl
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ owl
igihute (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ boil, abscess
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ boil, abscess
igihāri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. argument, 2. discussion
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. argument, 2. discussion
igihēko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ amulet, charm <i>(article supposed to have special power to protect)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ amulet, charm <i>(article supposed to have special power to protect)i>
igihōri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ grasshopper
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ grasshopper
igihūme (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spirit, superhuman thing, a one-armed and one-legged ghost with grass growing out of its ears that lives in the valley <i>(used as a serious insult)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spirit, superhuman thing, a one-armed and one-legged ghost with grass growing out of its ears that lives in the valley <i>(used as a serious insult)i>
igihūza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fool
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fool
igihūzu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very large cloth
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very large cloth
igikaju (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sugar cane
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sugar cane
igikanu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nape of the neck
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nape of the neck
igikara (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cheetah
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cheetah
igikera (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cheetah
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cheetah
igikere (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ frog, toad
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ frog, toad
igikino (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ game, play
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ game, play
igikoma (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ porridge
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ porridge
igikopo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> tin can
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> tin can
igikoti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
igikumu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. thumbprint, 2. agreement <i>(gutera igikumu)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. thumbprint, 2. agreement <i>(gutera igikumu)i>
igikuri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dwarf, midget
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dwarf, midget
igikuze (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ adult, grown-up <i>(from gukura)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ adult, grown-up <i>(from gukura)i>
igikāri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. temporary house, 2. back yard, 3. private part of yard
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. temporary house, 2. back yard, 3. private part of yard
igikōko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wild animal, insect
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wild animal, insect
igikōna (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crow
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crow
igikōni (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> kitchen
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> kitchen
igipaca (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a kind of banana for brewing beer
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a kind of banana for brewing beer
igipahu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shovel
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shovel
igipawa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spade, shovel
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spade, shovel
igipesi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ button on clothing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ button on clothing
igipimo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> measure
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> measure
igisafu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wild goose
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wild goose
igisaka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bush, shrub
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bush, shrub
igisata (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thorn, sliver, thorny bush
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thorn, sliver, thorny bush
igisate (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ piece of something that has been cut, slate
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ piece of something that has been cut, slate
igisebe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bad ulcer
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bad ulcer
igiseke (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tall, pointed basket
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tall, pointed basket
igisigo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pain, constipation
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pain, constipation
igisoro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional board game for 2 players <i>('African chess')i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional board game for 2 players <i>('African chess')i>
igisozi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very big hill, large mountain
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very big hill, large mountain
igisozo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ blunder
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ blunder
igisuma (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thief
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thief
igisuru (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. kind of bush <i>(leaves eaten during famine)i>, 2. women's dance celebrating the birth of twins
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. kind of bush <i>(leaves eaten during famine)i>, 2. women's dance celebrating the birth of twins
igiswahiri 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Swahili language, Kiswahili
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ Swahili language, Kiswahili
igisābo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ calabash
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ calabash
igisāga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. things over above 10, 2. excess, surplus, 3. garment that is too big
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. things over above 10, 2. excess, surplus, 3. garment that is too big
igisīga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. hawk, 2. falcon, 3. raptor, bird of prey
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. hawk, 2. falcon, 3. raptor, bird of prey
igisīka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. partition, 2. wall, 3. room in house
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. partition, 2. wall, 3. room in house
igisōsa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing that tastes good
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing that tastes good
igitabo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. book, 2. altar, place to offer to the gods
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. book, 2. altar, place to offer to the gods
igitabu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ book <i>(Sw. kitabu)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ book <i>(Sw. kitabu)i>
igitare (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ any white thing, whiteness
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ any white thing, whiteness
igitega (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plain, flat area
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plain, flat area
igitema (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ the pain from tropical ulcer <i>(one that develops rapidly)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ the pain from tropical ulcer <i>(one that develops rapidly)i>
igitiba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bee hive
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bee hive
igitigu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ liver
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ liver
igitiko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fairy story
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fairy story
igitito (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ singing, sung legend or story
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ singing, sung legend or story
igitoro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. fuel, petrol, petroleum, 2. cartridge, cartridge case
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. fuel, petrol, petroleum, 2. cartridge, cartridge case
igitovu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thistle
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thistle
igituba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ vagina, vulva
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ vagina, vulva
igitugu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shoulder
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shoulder
igituma (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. reason, 2. cause, 3. purpose
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. reason, 2. cause, 3. purpose
igitēbo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ huge basket, woven stretcher, raft
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ huge basket, woven stretcher, raft
igitēro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. legion, division, 2. assault
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. legion, division, 2. assault
igitēza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ creeping vine <i>(almost impossible to kill)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ creeping vine <i>(almost impossible to kill)i>
igitōke (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ banana tree, banana, plantain
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ banana tree, banana, plantain
igitōki (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ banana tree, banana
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ banana tree, banana
igitūtu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shade, shadow
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shade, shadow
ikibabi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ leaf
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ leaf
ikibaho (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. wooden board, 2. blackboard, chalkboard
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. wooden board, 2. blackboard, chalkboard
ikibazo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. question, 2. problem, challenge, 3. issue, matter, 4. test, exam
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. question, 2. problem, challenge, 3. issue, matter, 4. test, exam
ikibege (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ piece or slice <i>(bread)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ piece or slice <i>(bread)i>
ikibero (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ upper thigh, lap
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ upper thigh, lap
ikibibi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ birthmark
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ birthmark
ikibira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ forest
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ forest
ikibuga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. courtyard, 2. playground, 3. grounds
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. courtyard, 2. playground, 3. grounds
ikibugu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big fly <i>(like horsefly)i>, tsetse
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big fly <i>(like horsefly)i>, tsetse
ikibuno (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bottom, bum
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bottom, bum
ikibuye (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rock
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rock
ikibēhe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ basin
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ basin
ikibēzi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ axe
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ axe
ikidage 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ German language <i>(used in northern region of Burundi)i>
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ German language <i>(used in northern region of Burundi)i>
ikidigi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ swamp, marsh
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ swamp, marsh
ikidode (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fine copper wire
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fine copper wire
ikidodi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fine copper wire
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fine copper wire
ikigaga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. populous tribe or family, 2. deformity <i>(from birth)i>, 3. corpse
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. populous tribe or family, 2. deformity <i>(from birth)i>, 3. corpse
ikigazi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ palm tree
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ palm tree
ikigega (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ storage place for grain
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ storage place for grain
ikigiga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chunk of wood
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chunk of wood
ikigobe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ winding stream, bay
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ winding stream, bay
ikigohe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. eyebrow, 2. eyelid
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. eyebrow, 2. eyelid
ikigoti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
ikigoyi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ famine
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ famine
ikiguti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
ikiguzi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. purchase price, 2. fare
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. purchase price, 2. fare
ikigāba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ headstrong person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ headstrong person
ikigāga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crack in earth
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crack in earth
ikigāra (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mat made of split papyrus
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mat made of split papyrus
ikigōri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corn, maize
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corn, maize
ikihuha (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ calling horn or trumpet, musical instrument
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ calling horn or trumpet, musical instrument
ikijigo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corn <i>(kind with big kernels)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corn <i>(kind with big kernels)i>
ikijōra (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mean and quarrelsome person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mean and quarrelsome person
ikijūju (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fool
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fool
ikilito (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. singing, 2. sentimental evening song
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. singing, 2. sentimental evening song
ikimano (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tongs used in forging metals
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tongs used in forging metals
ikimasa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ male calf
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ male calf
ikimaze (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional gender-crossing priest
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional gender-crossing priest
ikimazi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sacrifice, 2. profit <i>(not financial)i>, benefit, 3. value
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sacrifice, 2. profit <i>(not financial)i>, benefit, 3. value
ikimera (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plant
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plant
ikimuga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cripple, handicapped person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cripple, handicapped person
ikimāka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ person who frequently divorces
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ person who frequently divorces
ikimōko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> whip, lash
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> whip, lash
ikinege (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ only child
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ only child
ikinini (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cinchona tree, 2. tablet, pill <i>(from Fr. quinine)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cinchona tree, 2. tablet, pill <i>(from Fr. quinine)i>
ikinogo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hole in ground
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hole in ground
ikinure (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fat meat <i>(usually used in pl.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fat meat <i>(usually used in pl.)i>
ikinōmo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hoof
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hoof
ikinōno (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hoof
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hoof
ikiragi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. deaf and dumb person <i>(esp. dumb)i>, 2. mute person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. deaf and dumb person <i>(esp. dumb)i>, 2. mute person
ikirago (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mat <i>(kind used for sleeping)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mat <i>(kind used for sleeping)i>
ikiraka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a job, small contracted work
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a job, small contracted work
ikirare (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ forsaken field
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ forsaken field
ikiraro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bridge
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bridge
ikiraya (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white potato
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white potato
ikirema (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ person born crippled
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ person born crippled
ikiremo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ patch
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ patch
ikirere (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ banana leaves
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ banana leaves
ikireta (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedspread
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedspread
ikirezi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ necklace
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ necklace
ikirohe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dirt in water, anything that falls in water
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dirt in water, anything that falls in water
ikirori (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. festival day, 2. event, 3. celebration
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. festival day, 2. event, 3. celebration
ikirāto (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shoe
ibirato vyo munzu slippers
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shoe
ibirato vyo munzu slippers
ikirāyi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ brownish black cow
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ brownish black cow
ikirēgo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. accusation, 2. complaint
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. accusation, 2. complaint
ikirēre (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sky, 2. air, weather, atmosphere
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sky, 2. air, weather, atmosphere
ikivuko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ port
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ port
ikivume (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cursed thing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cursed thing
ikivumu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tree of which bark is used for clothing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tree of which bark is used for clothing
ikivura (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ storm, thunderstorm
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ storm, thunderstorm
ikivutu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crack in foot
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crack in foot
ikiyaga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lake, ocean
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lake, ocean
ikiyobe 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ light brown <i>(used of a person who is not very dark)i>
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ light brown <i>(used of a person who is not very dark)i>
ikiyoka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big snake
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big snake
ikiyāgo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ conversation <i>(often used in pl.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ conversation <i>(often used in pl.)i>
ikiyāra (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white potato
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white potato
ikiyāya (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plain, large flat area
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plain, large flat area
ikiyīko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> spoon
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> spoon
ikiyōba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ peanut, groundnut
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ peanut, groundnut
ikizeze (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big fat stomach
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big fat stomach
ikiziga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corpse
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corpse
ikizira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ forbidden thing, taboo
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ forbidden thing, taboo
ikizēze (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ idiot, imbecile
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ idiot, imbecile
imbwīja (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leafy vegetable of a certain sort
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leafy vegetable of a certain sort
imbāgwa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ victim
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ victim
imbūnda (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ puppy, young of small animal
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ puppy, young of small animal
imfunya (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ child that doesn't grow properly
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ child that doesn't grow properly
imfyisi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hyena
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hyena
imfūvyi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ orphan
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ orphan
impfīro (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ death, point of death
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ death, point of death
impfīzi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ male animal <i>(esp. goat)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ male animal <i>(esp. goat)i>
impuhwe (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mercy <i>(actually the fear to hurt another because you love or pity him)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mercy <i>(actually the fear to hurt another because you love or pity him)i>
impumyi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ blind person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ blind person
impwēmu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. breath, 2. spirit, 3. air
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. breath, 2. spirit, 3. air
impāmba (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ food for a journey
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ food for a journey
impāmvu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. reason, 2. cause
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. reason, 2. cause
impānge (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cooking pot
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cooking pot
impēmbo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. pay, salary, wage, 2. tip, 3. reward
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. pay, salary, wage, 2. tip, 3. reward
impēshi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. beginning of dry season <i>(about June)i>, 2. spring, early summer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. beginning of dry season <i>(about June)i>, 2. spring, early summer
impīnga (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ top of mountain or hill
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ top of mountain or hill
impōngo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ deer, antelope
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ deer, antelope
impūndu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. cry of joy, cry of acclamation, 2. chimpanzee
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. cry of joy, cry of acclamation, 2. chimpanzee
impūngu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eagle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eagle
imvanda (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ baby's hair
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ baby's hair
imvyiro (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dirt <i>(on body)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dirt <i>(on body)i>
imvūnja (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ jigger, chigoe flea, sand flea
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ jigger, chigoe flea, sand flea
imigabo 2 ▶ 1. preparation, 2. plan, planning, strategy, 3. foresight, 4. intentions
imirāmbizo 2 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> foot of the bed
imisigazwa 2 ▶ left overs
imisore 2 ▶ <i>(no sg.)i> youth <i>(with negative connotation)i>, youth mob
inconco (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ iconco small horn used for tobacco
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ iconco small horn used for tobacco
incūngu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ransom
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ransom
indimwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ family
abavandimwe family members
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ family
abavandimwe family members
indurwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gall, bile
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gall, bile
indushi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ weary, unfortunate person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ weary, unfortunate person
indwāno (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fight, battle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fight, battle
indwāra (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ illness, disease
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ illness, disease
indāvyi (In-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ God <i>(who is all-seeing)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ God <i>(who is all-seeing)i>
ingamia (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ camel
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ camel
ingemwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ young plants to be transplanted
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ young plants to be transplanted
ingovyi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. placenta, 2. skin for carrying baby
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. placenta, 2. skin for carrying baby
ingwāti (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ security, hostage, thing entrusted to another to care for
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ security, hostage, thing entrusted to another to care for
ingāmba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ young bean leaves <i>(when only the first two leaves are there)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ young bean leaves <i>(when only the first two leaves are there)i>
ingānji (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ power, authority
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ power, authority
ingēnzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wanderer, traveller
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wanderer, traveller
ingīngo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. sentence, 2. judgment, 3. advice, counsel, 4. law, arret-royal, 5. decision
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. sentence, 2. judgment, 3. advice, counsel, 4. law, arret-royal, 5. decision
ingūmba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sterile female <i>(human or animal)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sterile female <i>(human or animal)i>
ingūndu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sprout, sucker
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sprout, sucker
ingūnza (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wave
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wave
injīshi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thick rope
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thick rope
inkingu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ slope
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ slope
inkondo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ handle <i>(e.g. of spoon)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ handle <i>(e.g. of spoon)i>
inkwāno (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dowry price
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dowry price
inkwāre (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ partridge
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ partridge
inkwēto (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sandal
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sandal
inkāmba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dross <i>(in metal)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dross <i>(in metal)i>
inkēnde (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ monkey
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ monkey
inkēnga (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ basket <i>(tall)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ basket <i>(tall)i>
inkīngi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large stick stuck in ground, pillar, post, gatepost, cord of tongue
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ large stick stuck in ground, pillar, post, gatepost, cord of tongue
inkīnzo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ shield
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ shield
inkōmbe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ shore, lakeshore, riverbank, coast
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ shore, lakeshore, riverbank, coast
inkūmbu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lonesomeness
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lonesomeness
insomwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ letter <i>(of alphabet)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ letter <i>(of alphabet)i>
intango (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beginning
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beginning
intavyi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ child beginning to walk
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ child beginning to walk
intimba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. sadness, 2. sorrow, 3. grief
gucurira intimba to sing <i>(or play)i> sad song
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. sadness, 2. sorrow, 3. grief
gucurira intimba to sing <i>(or play)i> sad song
intonga (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ big basket
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ big basket
intumwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ messenger, apostle, envoy
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ messenger, apostle, envoy
intwāri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who has power, goodness, courage
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who has power, goodness, courage
intwāro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ weapon
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ weapon
intābwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. orphan, 2. unwanted child, 3. abandoned wife
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. orphan, 2. unwanted child, 3. abandoned wife
intāmbo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dance
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dance
intānga (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ semen, sperm
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ semen, sperm
intāngo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ very large pot
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ very large pot
intūntu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sorrow, regret, anxiety
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sorrow, regret, anxiety
inyundo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ in the presence of <i>(lit. knees)i> <i>(some great person)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ in the presence of <i>(lit. knees)i> <i>(some great person)i>
inyōsha (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ temptation
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ temptation
inzanyi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ penis
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ penis
inzāmba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ trumpet, calling horn
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ trumpet, calling horn
inyungu (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ profit, gain
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ profit, gain
inyēnzi (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cockroach
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cockroach
inyīshu (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. answer, reply, 2. payment of debt
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. answer, reply, 2. payment of debt
inyōnga (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ presence of great person, at his feet
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ presence of great person, at his feet
inyōnko (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. fever, 2. malaria
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. fever, 2. malaria
inyōnzo (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hunch on back, lump, hunchback
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hunch on back, lump, hunchback
inyūndo (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> hammer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> hammer
irivuga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ verb
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ verb
ivyīmburwa n ▶ harvest, crop
ivyōndo 4 ▶ mud
mushiki (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sister <i>(of boy)i>
mushiki wiwe his sister
mushiki wanyu your sister <i>(spoken to boys)i>
<i>(see also mushikanje, mushikabo)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sister <i>(of boy)i>
mushiki wiwe his sister
mushiki wanyu your sister <i>(spoken to boys)i>
<i>(see also mushikanje, mushikabo)i>
ubudandaji 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ trade, business
singular: ubu- ▶ trade, business
ubuhiri (ama-) 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ stick, club
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ stick, club
ubuhāmbāzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ severity
singular: ubu- ▶ severity
ubunyegeri 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ tiny ants
singular: ubu- ▶ tiny ants
ubupfāsoni 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> nobility
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> nobility
uburiri (ama-) 8 5 sg. class 8: ubu-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ bed <i>(plural used only for an indefinite number)i>
amariri menshi many beds
uburiri bubiri two beds
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ bed <i>(plural used only for an indefinite number)i>
amariri menshi many beds
uburiri bubiri two beds
ubusambiri 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ a non-traditional dance of the youth, influenced by neighboring Tanzania, Buragane region
singular: ubu- ▶ a non-traditional dance of the youth, influenced by neighboring Tanzania, Buragane region
ubushobozi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> power, ability, strength, potential
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> power, ability, strength, potential
ubutegetsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ power
singular: ubu- ▶ power
ubutēkānyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> peace, calm, quiet
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> peace, calm, quiet
ubwānkanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hatred
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hatred
ubwīgobeko 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> depth <i>(of heart)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> depth <i>(of heart)i>
ubwīrukiro 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> refuge
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> refuge
ukwīnōnōra 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ exercise
singular: uku- ▶ exercise
umubavu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(sg. rare)i> bark of tree used for perfume
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(sg. rare)i> bark of tree used for perfume
umubiko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ comb of chicken
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ comb of chicken
umubira (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fresh beer <i>(with froth)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fresh beer <i>(with froth)i>
umubiri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. body, 2. flesh
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. body, 2. flesh
umuboyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ house worker <i>(rude, derogative)i>, house boy
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ house worker <i>(rude, derogative)i>, house boy
umububa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ brass bracelet
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ brass bracelet
umubuto (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sweet potato vines
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sweet potato vines
umubāji (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ carpenter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ carpenter
umubāno (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. living together, 2. cooperation, 3. neighborhood
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. living together, 2. cooperation, 3. neighborhood
umubēhe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ basin
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ basin
umucafu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rubbish, garbage
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rubbish, garbage
umuceri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rice
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rice
umucuzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ metal worker, blacksmith
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ metal worker, blacksmith
umucāmo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ foot of mountain
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ foot of mountain
umucāno (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ division, hatred where there has been love
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ division, hatred where there has been love
umudagi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ German <i>(person)i> <i>(referring to the German greeting 'Guten Tag')i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ German <i>(person)i> <i>(referring to the German greeting 'Guten Tag')i>
umudagu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ oracle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ oracle
umudari (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ medal <i>(sports)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ medal <i>(sports)i>
umuderi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. designer, 2. fashion designer, 3. stylist
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. designer, 2. fashion designer, 3. stylist
umuduga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ automobile, vehicle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ automobile, vehicle
umuduri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ monochord instrument
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ monochord instrument
umudūgo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hill, ascent
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hill, ascent
umugani (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ proverb, parable, fable, tale <i>(from kuganira)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ proverb, parable, fable, tale <i>(from kuganira)i>
umugano (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hollow bamboo, pipe, tube
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hollow bamboo, pipe, tube
umugayo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ blame, scorn
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ blame, scorn
umugazo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ canal for irrigation
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ canal for irrigation
umugega (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ clothing worn underneath, as sack dress
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ clothing worn underneath, as sack dress
umugeni (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bride
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bride
umugera (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. sprout, 2. point, 3. nail, 4. sting <i>(of insect)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. sprout, 2. point, 3. nail, 4. sting <i>(of insect)i>
umugere (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. kick, 2. foot of animal or person
gutera imigere to kick
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. kick, 2. foot of animal or person
gutera imigere to kick
umugeyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay
umugezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ruler, one who makes commands
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ruler, one who makes commands
umugezi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. spring, 2. fountain, 3. stream
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. spring, 2. fountain, 3. stream
umugiga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ meningitis
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ meningitis
umugina (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. light yellow, 2. reddish, 3. white ant hill
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. light yellow, 2. reddish, 3. white ant hill
umugoma (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lump <i>(e.g. clay, clotted blood, etc.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lump <i>(e.g. clay, clotted blood, etc.)i>
umugozi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ string, rope
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ string, rope
umugufu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ chain worn on neck
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ chain worn on neck
umuguma (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ weak place, as scar, on skins or gourds
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ weak place, as scar, on skins or gourds
umugumo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ waiting outside because you have no permission to enter with others
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ waiting outside because you have no permission to enter with others
umugutu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fresh pasture <i>(new shoots of grass)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fresh pasture <i>(new shoots of grass)i>
umuguzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ buyer, shopper, customer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ buyer, shopper, customer
umugāga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ crack
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ crack
umugāra (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ crown woven of long hair and worn by dancers
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ crown woven of long hair and worn by dancers
umugāso (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tiny cell for prisoner
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tiny cell for prisoner
umuhana (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. village, 2. neighbourhood, 3. locality, area around village or dwelling
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. village, 2. neighbourhood, 3. locality, area around village or dwelling
umuhazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tanner
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tanner
umuhero (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ end
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ end
umuheto (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bow, arch
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bow, arch
umuhini (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ handle <i>(of hoe, etc.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ handle <i>(of hoe, etc.)i>
umuhiro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lines or rows on baskets or cloth <i>(e.g. corduroy)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lines or rows on baskets or cloth <i>(e.g. corduroy)i>
umuhiti (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cucumber
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cucumber
umuhizi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. handsome or skilled person, 2. courageous person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. handsome or skilled person, 2. courageous person
umuhogo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ throat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ throat
umuhoro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long handled curved knife
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long handled curved knife
umuhīgi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ hunter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ hunter
umuhōra (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ path made by cows, esp. near houses
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ path made by cows, esp. near houses
umuhōzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ avenger
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ avenger
umukama (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bundle of grass or grain
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bundle of grass or grain
umukasi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ scissors
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ scissors
umukata (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ black, <i>(sometimes blue)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ black, <i>(sometimes blue)i>
umukebe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ small tin box
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ small tin box
umukeka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ small rug, mat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ small rug, mat
umukino (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. game, play, 2. sport
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. game, play, 2. sport
umukono (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ handle of bucket
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ handle of bucket
umukozi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. worker, workman, employee, laborer, 2. staff, workforce, personnel, crew <i>(pl.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. worker, workman, employee, laborer, 2. staff, workforce, personnel, crew <i>(pl.)i>
umukuba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ current of stream, wave
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ current of stream, wave
umukubi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bean leaves
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bean leaves
umukuka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cliff
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cliff
umukuku (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. ditch, trench, ravine, 2. line, row <i>(of people or animals)i>, 3. herd of animals <i>(tame or wild)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. ditch, trench, ravine, 2. line, row <i>(of people or animals)i>, 3. herd of animals <i>(tame or wild)i>
umukuza (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long gourd, sack made of skin
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long gourd, sack made of skin
umukāte (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bread
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bread
umukēre (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bush with thorns and edible berries
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bush with thorns and edible berries
umuleti (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ omelette
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ omelette
umumezo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hoe handle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hoe handle
umunago (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ shoot, bud, sprout
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ shoot, bud, sprout
umunara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tower
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tower
umuneke (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ripe banana
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ripe banana
umuniho (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ groan, moaning
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ groan, moaning
umunoni (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ grass bracelet
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ grass bracelet
umunota (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ minute
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ minute
umunywi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ drinker
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ drinker
umunūni (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bird that sucks honey <i>(some black with red throat, others metallic green)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bird that sucks honey <i>(some black with red throat, others metallic green)i>
umupaka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ border, boundary
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ border, boundary
umupira (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. ball, 2. sweater, pullover, 3. eraser, rubber
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. ball, 2. sweater, pullover, 3. eraser, rubber
umurago (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ swamp
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ swamp
umuramu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mark of a blow, welt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mark of a blow, welt
umurete (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ omelette
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ omelette
umurezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ accuser
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ accuser
umurima (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. garden, 2. field, 3. land <i>(piece of)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. garden, 2. field, 3. land <i>(piece of)i>
umurimo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. task, 2. occupation, employment, 3. duty
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. task, 2. occupation, employment, 3. duty
umuriro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fire, fever, electr. current, fire <i>(shooting)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fire, fever, electr. current, fire <i>(shooting)i>
umurozi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who bewitches, witch
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who bewitches, witch
umuruka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ carapace, shell
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ carapace, shell
umurāyi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ chaff, pollen
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ chaff, pollen
umurēzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. one who rears child, 2. tutor, 3. adopted father
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. one who rears child, 2. tutor, 3. adopted father
umurīzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ guard, watchman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ guard, watchman
umurīzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tail
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tail
umusaka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ house in ruins
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ house in ruins
umusaya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. temple <i>(of head)i>, 2. cheek
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. temple <i>(of head)i>, 2. cheek
umusazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ crazy person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ crazy person
umusego (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cushion, pillow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cushion, pillow
umuseke (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dawn <i>(very early)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dawn <i>(very early)i>
umusezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ beggar
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ beggar
umusiba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ earthworm
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ earthworm
umusipi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> belt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> belt
umusoko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long thing <i>(esp. stalk of bananas, etc.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long thing <i>(esp. stalk of bananas, etc.)i>
umusoma (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pumpkin leaves
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pumpkin leaves
umusoso (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ muscle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ muscle
umusozi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hill, mountain
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hill, mountain
umusuzi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fart <i>(rude)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fart <i>(rude)i>
umusōzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hem, binding, border <i>(of basket)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hem, binding, border <i>(of basket)i>
umutasi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ spy
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ spy
umutego (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ trap, snare
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ trap, snare
umutima (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ heart
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ heart
umutobe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ juice
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ juice
umutoni (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ favorite <i>(from gutona)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ favorite <i>(from gutona)i>
umutoto (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ banana leaf <i>(when green)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ banana leaf <i>(when green)i>
umutāga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ daytime, esp. near moon <i>(from German: Tag)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ daytime, esp. near moon <i>(from German: Tag)i>
umutāra (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. umbrella, 2. crude rain shelter
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. umbrella, 2. crude rain shelter
umutāri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dazzling brightness <i>(sun, moon)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dazzling brightness <i>(sun, moon)i>
umutāsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. complainer, grumbler, 2. troublemaker
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. complainer, grumbler, 2. troublemaker
umuvuba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bellows
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bellows
umuvumo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ curse
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ curse
umuvumu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tree of which bark is used for clothing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tree of which bark is used for clothing
umuvūzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ doctor, one who treats illness
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ doctor, one who treats illness
umuyaga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wind
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wind
umuzana (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rope <i>(of any kind)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rope <i>(of any kind)i>
umuzigo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. bundle, package, packet, luggage, 2. load, burden
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. bundle, package, packet, luggage, 2. load, burden
umuziki (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ music
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ music
umuzimu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ spirit, ghost
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ spirit, ghost
umuziro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. prohibition, 2. wrong done deserving punishment
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. prohibition, 2. wrong done deserving punishment
umwanza (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ track of animal
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ track of animal
umwashi (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. rafter, 2. tripod
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. rafter, 2. tripod
umweruzi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ impertinent person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ impertinent person
umwāmpi (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ arrow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ arrow
umwānda (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. dirtiness, dirt, filth, 2. pollution
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. dirtiness, dirt, filth, 2. pollution
umwāndu (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ inheritance
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ inheritance
umwānya (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. time, duration, moment, 2. space, 3. distance, 4. seat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. time, duration, moment, 2. space, 3. distance, 4. seat
umwēmbe (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mango
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mango
umwēnda (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ debt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ debt
umwēnge (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. thing with holes in it, 2. hole
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. thing with holes in it, 2. hole
umwīmbu (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. return of an investment, 2. produce, production, 3. harvest
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. return of an investment, 2. produce, production, 3. harvest
umwīngo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ goiter
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ goiter
umwōnga (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ valley
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ valley
umwōtsi (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ smoke
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ smoke
umwōtso (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ awl <i>(instrument used for branding)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ awl <i>(instrument used for branding)i>
urubāngo (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ spear or stick stuck in person or in ground, wire
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ spear or stick stuck in person or in ground, wire
urufūnzo (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ papyrus reed, swamp
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ papyrus reed, swamp
urugāmba (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. small plant, 2. field of battle, 3. crowd
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. small plant, 2. field of battle, 3. crowd
urugānda (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ factory, workshop, smelting place
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ factory, workshop, smelting place
urugēndo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ journey
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ journey
urugīngo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ joint
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ joint
uruhago (impago) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ bladder
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ bladder
uruhige (impige) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ grasshopper
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ grasshopper
uruhīgi (impīgi) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ the hunt
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ the hunt
uruhīza (impīza) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ gray cow
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ gray cow
uruhōgo (impōgo) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ clamor, shouting
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ clamor, shouting
urukanka (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ framework of house <i>(finished except grass)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ framework of house <i>(finished except grass)i>
urukwāvu (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ rabbit, hare
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ rabbit, hare
urukīnja (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. council, 2. circle of people
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. council, 2. circle of people
urunyago (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. captive, 2. booty, spoils, 3. pillage
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. captive, 2. booty, spoils, 3. pillage
urunyegeri 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ tiny ants
singular: uru- ▶ tiny ants
ururiba (ind-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hidden trap
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hidden trap
ururimi (ind-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. tongue, 2. language <i>(pl. indimi)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. tongue, 2. language <i>(pl. indimi)i>
urusenda (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ pepper
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ pepper
urusepfu (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hiccough
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hiccough
urusāngo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 'medicine' people rub on to make others like them
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 'medicine' people rub on to make others like them
urusēnga (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ net for fishing
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ net for fishing
urutonde (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ list, queue
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ list, queue
uruvyino (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ dancing with singing
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ dancing with singing
uruvyāro (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ offspring, descendant
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ offspring, descendant
uruyige (inzige) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ locust, grasshopper
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ locust, grasshopper
uruyoya (inzoya) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ infant, baby <i>(up to 3 months)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ infant, baby <i>(up to 3 months)i>
uruyūzi (inzūzi) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ pumpkin seed or plant
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ pumpkin seed or plant
uruzingo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ sickly child
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ sickly child
urwembe (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> razor blade
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> razor blade
urwāmfu (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ weeds <i>(of a certain sort, used in basketry)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ weeds <i>(of a certain sort, used in basketry)i>
urwānkūnzi 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> favoritism, partiality <i>(sometimes as result of bribe)i>
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> favoritism, partiality <i>(sometimes as result of bribe)i>
urwārwa (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ banana beer <i>(also urwāgwa, urwāwa, the plural is only used when the beer is criticized)i>
singular: uru- ▶ banana beer <i>(also urwāgwa, urwāwa, the plural is only used when the beer is criticized)i>
urwāvya (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ small pot <i>(for butter)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ small pot <i>(for butter)i>
kuba bibi (-baye) phr ▶ to be worse, to be horrible
kugwīra isari (-gwīriye) phr ▶ to faint with hunger
kuva hasi (-vuye) phr ▶ to stand up
kwīkubita hasi (-īkubise) phr ▶ to fall down before
kwīkubita imbere (-īkubise) phr ▶ to fall down before
kwītāmba ku muvyimba (-ītāmvye) phr ▶ 1. to make it hard for one who has lost a loved one by reproaching the dead one, 2. to make light of serious things, 3. to gloat over <i>(reference to death)i> <i>(from gutāmba)i>
icizere (-mījīrīshije) v 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> trust, confidence
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> trust, confidence
kwigemura (-igemuye) v ▶ to elope, go to husband without being properly married <i>(kwigemura ku mugabo)i>
kwigorora (-igoroye) v ▶ to straighten oneself, to stretch oneself
kwirukana (-irukanye) v ▶ 1. to fire <i>(from job)i>, 2. to throw out <i>(of the house)i>
kwiyakira (-iyakiye) v ▶ to enter without permission
kwībabaza (-ībabaje) v ▶ to cause oneself to suffer, to agonize
kwībagira (-ībagiye) v ▶ to forget
kwībagirwa (-ībagiwe) v ▶ to be forgotten
kwībagiza (-ībagije) v ▶ to cause to forget
kwībibira (-ībibiye) v ▶ to plant for oneself
kwībikira (-ībikiye) v ▶ to put away for oneself
kwībirana (-ībiranye) v ▶ to plunge in with
kwībirira (-ībiriye) v ▶ to plunge in, at
kwīburuka (-īburutse) v ▶ 1. to come up out of water, 2. to flow
kwībutswa (--kijwe) v ▶ to be reminded
kwīcarana (-īcaranye) v ▶ to sit together
kwīcarika (-īcaritse) v ▶ to cause to sit, to cause to stay
kwīcarira (-īcariye) v ▶ to sit on
kwīciraho (--yeho) v ▶ to punish by death on the spot
kwīdohōra (-īdohōye) v ▶ 1. to get away secretly, 2. sneak out of an argument or obligation, 3. to slip out little by little <i>(of nail, etc.)i>
kwīfubika (-īfubitse) v ▶ 1. to clothe oneself, 2. to wrap
kwīfuriza (-īfurije) v ▶ to desire for
kwīgarura (-īgaruye) v ▶ 1. to leave off speaking evil and speak kindly, 2. be converted
kwīgenera (-īgeneye) v ▶ 1. to do something of oneself without authority, 2. boast of what one will do, 3. to attribute to oneself
kwīgereza (-īgereje) v ▶ to help oneself <i>(even if you don't know how to do the thing)i>
kwīginana (-īginanye) v ▶ to rejoice together, in each other
kwīginira (-īginiye) v ▶ to rejoice over
kwīgirira (-īgiriye) v ▶ to do to, for oneself
kwīgumira (-īgumiye) v ▶ 1. to persist, 2. be energetic
kwīgānira (-īgāniye) v ▶ to tell to others what you've heard
kwīgīshwa (-īgīshijwe) v ▶ to learn
kwīhakana (-īhakanye) v ▶ to deny
kwīhaniza (-īhanije) v ▶ 1. to forbid, 2. warn against
kwīhariza (-īharije) v ▶ to have a thing by oneself
kwīharūra (-īharūye) v ▶ to count oneself
kwīhebūra (-īhebūye) v ▶ to be discouraged
kwīhereza (-īhereje) v ▶ 1. to offer oneself, 2. to consecrate oneself
kwīherezo v ▶ to be at the end, to be at ones end
kwīherēra (-īherēreye) v ▶ to be alone
kwīhorera (-īhoreye) v ▶ to be silent
kwīhumūra (-īhumūye) v ▶ to wash in one's eyes, rub sleepers from one's eyes
kwījajara (-ījajaye) v ▶ to die, to peg out, to die a wretched death <i>(rude, used of a person scorned by others)i>
kwīkebana (-īkebanye) v ▶ to take someone aside
kwīkemūra (-īkemūye) v ▶ to have hair shaved off
kwīkenura (-īkenuye) v ▶ to relieve one's own need
kwīkorera (-īkoreye) v ▶ 1. to carry <i>(esp. on head)i>, 2. to work for oneself
kwīkoroza (-īkoroje) v ▶ to make oneself cough
kwīkubita (-īkubise) v ▶ to strike oneself
kwīkumīra (-īkumīriye) v ▶ to withdraw oneself, to separate from others
kwīkēkako (--tseko) v ▶ to think, to doubt oneself
kwīmanika (-īmanitse) v ▶ to hang oneself
kwīmbīsha (-īmbīshije) v ▶ to cause to dig, dig with
kwīmukana (-īmukanye) v ▶ to move with, take with
kwīmukira (-īmukiye) v ▶ to move to, for <i>(a reason)i>
kwīnegura (-īneguye) v ▶ renounce oneself
kwīngīnga (-īngīnze) v ▶ to beseech, to beg
kwīnikira (-īnikiye) v ▶ to make sprout at, for
kwīnōnōra (-īnōnōye) v ▶ to exercise, to do gymnastics
kwīpfutsa (-īpfukije) v ▶ to cool oneself
kwīrabura (-īrabuye) v ▶ 1. to be black, 2. to be dark
kwīrabuza (-īrabuje) v ▶ to make black
kwīrasira (-īrasiye) v ▶ to be red <i>(esp. of sky)i>
kwīregūra (-īregūye) v ▶ 1. to excuse oneself, 2. justify oneself, 3. to apologize
kwīrekera (-īrekeye) v ▶ to stop of one's own accord
kwīremēka (-īremētse) v ▶ to carry on head
kwīririra (-īririye) v ▶ 1. to weep for oneself, 2. to be worried
kwīrokora (-īrokoye) v ▶ to save oneself
kwīrukana (-īrukanye) v ▶ 1. to chase away, 2. to run together
kwīrukira (-īrukiye) v ▶ to run at, for, to
kwīrārīra (-īrārīriye) v ▶ to be presumptious, over-confident
kwīsabira (-īsabiye) v ▶ to pray for oneself
kwīsegura (-īseguye) v ▶ to lie on a pillow, to make a sick person lean on one
kwīshuzwa (-īshujwe) v ▶ to be pressed to pay a debt
kwīsogota (-īsogose) v ▶ to pierce oneself
kwīsokoza (-īsokoje) v ▶ to comb one's hair
kwīsomōra (-īsomōye) v ▶ to dress a wound for oneself <i>(euphemistically used for to commit adultery in speaking of a married man)i>
kwīsukura (-sukuye) v ▶ to wash, cleanse, purify oneself
kwīsuzuma (-īsuzumye) v ▶ to examine oneself
kwītabira (-ītabiriye) v ▶ 1. to answer at, for, 2. to participate
kwītegūra (-ītegūye) v ▶ to prepare oneself
kwītirira (-ītiririye) v ▶ to name because of, in memory of
kwītobora (-ītoboye) v ▶ to pierce oneself
kwītorera (-ītoreye) v ▶ to choose, pick up for oneself
kwītosora (-ītosoye) v ▶ to take something out of one's own eye
kwīyahura (-īyahuye) v ▶ to commit suicide
kwīyereka (-īyeretse) v ▶ 1. to show oneself, 2. to parade, dance as traditional warriors did displaying their weapons
kwīyerēra (-īyerēreye) v ▶ to be ready for harvest
kwīyobeza (-īyobeje) v ▶ to lead oneself into error
kwīyonona (-īyononye) v ▶ to harm oneself
kwīyubāra (-īyubāye) v ▶ 1. to hesitate, 2. to doubt, 3. to beware
kwīyūhīra (-iyūhīye) v ▶ to drink from the hollow of one's hand
kwīzigira (-īzigiye) v ▶ 1. to believe, 2. to hope, 3. to trust in, to have confidence in, 4. to expect
kwīzigirwa (-īzigiwe) v ▶ to be trusted, to be trustworthy
kwīzigiza (-ījigije) v ▶ to cause to hope, trust
uyumunsi adv ▶ today, this day <i>(from uyu munsi)i>
guca inoni phr ▶ to finger snap
guta agati phr ▶ to refuse absolutely, categorically
guta amagi phr ▶ to lay eggs
habaye iki phr ▶ what happened? <i>(from kuba)i>
indwi iza ▶ next week
iruhānde prep ▶ beside, next to
ndakwītwāyeko phr ▶ I've come to you for something <i>(respectful way to begin a request, from kwītwāra)i>
wītwa nde phr ▶ what is your name?
dogiteri 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ doctor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ doctor
inabukwe (ba inabukwe-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ mother-in-law
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ mother-in-law
inasenge 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sister of his, her, their father
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sister of his, her, their father
ivyabaye 4 ▶ things that happened in the past
politiki 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ politics <i>(also poritiki)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ politics <i>(also poritiki)i>
sēbabiri (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ father of twins <i>(also used for the mother)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ father of twins <i>(also used for the mother)i>
Umuhindi (Aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Indian person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Indian person
Umurundi (Aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Burundian, inhabitant of Burundi
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Burundian, inhabitant of Burundi
Umutūtsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Tutsi <i>(person)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Tutsi <i>(person)i>
agafyīri (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ black
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ black
agatōndo (idu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ early morning
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ early morning
akarīmbi (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ fence, boundary
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ fence, boundary
akazuyāzi (in-) 7 3 sg. class 7: aka-,aga-
pl. class 3: i-,in- ▶ anything lukewarm
pl. class 3: i-,in- ▶ anything lukewarm
amacakubiri 5 ▶ separation, division
amayirabiri 5 ▶ 1. street, 2. crossroads
ibahasha (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ envelope
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ envelope
ibendera (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ flag, banner
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ flag, banner
ibundūki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gun <i>(from Sw. bunduki)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ gun <i>(from Sw. bunduki)i>
ibīngira (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wolf-like dog <i>(wild)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wolf-like dog <i>(wild)i>
idirisha (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> window
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> window
ifarānga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ franc, money
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ franc, money
ifarāshi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> horse <i>(also ifarasi)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> horse <i>(also ifarasi)i>
ifunderi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ carpenter bee
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ carpenter bee
ifurshet 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fork <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fork <i>(Fr.)i>
ihanurwa 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ prediction, forecast
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ prediction, forecast
ihiganwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ competition
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ competition
ikasikāzi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> north
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> north
ikazānga (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small covered container
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ small covered container
ikoroketi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ croquette
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ croquette
ikurujeti 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ courgette, zucchini <i>(Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ courgette, zucchini <i>(Fr.)i>
imburugu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ gonorrhea
singular: i-,in- ▶ gonorrhea
ipantaro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ trouser <i>(also ipantalo, Fr.)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ trouser <i>(also ipantalo, Fr.)i>
ipinjama (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pajamas
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ pajamas
iposhoro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> shovel
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> shovel
irarīrari 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> without pity, without regarding
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> without pity, without regarding
irendevu 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ rendezvous <i>(from Fr.)i>
singular: i-,iri- ▶ rendezvous <i>(from Fr.)i>
isafuria (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ saucepan, cooking pot, kettle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ saucepan, cooking pot, kettle
isaganiro 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ space, cosmos
singular: i-,iri- ▶ space, cosmos
isambusa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ samosa <i>(fried pastry of Indian origin)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ samosa <i>(fried pastry of Indian origin)i>
isandugu (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ box, chest
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ box, chest
isegenya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ very heavy rain
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ very heavy rain
isengero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. crowd, 2. church congregation <i>(people)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. crowd, 2. church congregation <i>(people)i>
isheferi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ administrative region, area <i>(Fr. chefferi)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ administrative region, area <i>(Fr. chefferi)i>
ishetani (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. devil, satan, 2. demon
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. devil, satan, 2. demon
ishimīzi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ shirt <i>(Fr. chemise)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ shirt <i>(Fr. chemise)i>
ishārara n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> excessive thirst
itoroshi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ torch, flashlight <i>(from Fr. torche)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ torch, flashlight <i>(from Fr. torche)i>
ibihēndo 4 ▶ deceitfulness
ibinyavu 4 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> mineral matter <i>(inanimate things)i>
ibinyoro 4 ▶ yaws
ibubāmfu n ▶ left hand, left side, left
icambere (ivy-) adj 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ priority, a first
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ priority, a first
icāgezwe (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ commandment
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ commandment
icāmbazo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ clothing for work
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ clothing for work
icāndiko (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ writing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ writing
icībutso (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reminder
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reminder
icūmwēru (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. Sunday, 2. week <i>(Rw)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. Sunday, 2. week <i>(Rw)i>
igifwera (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ snail
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ snail
igifūngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> button
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> button
igihepfo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mushroom <i>(also igihefo)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mushroom <i>(also igihefo)i>
igihongo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pile of rocks
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pile of rocks
igihwēba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one dedicated to service of Kiranga
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one dedicated to service of Kiranga
igihēmbo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. pay, salary, wage, 2. reward, 3. prize
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. pay, salary, wage, 2. reward, 3. prize
igihīmba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ part, half
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ part, half
igihīnda (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ noise <i>(as of wind, rain, running feet, etc.)i>, by extension: great number of things
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ noise <i>(as of wind, rain, running feet, etc.)i>, by extension: great number of things
igihōmba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lump <i>(as in food)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lump <i>(as in food)i>
igihōmbe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ something which appears to be strong but is weak
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ something which appears to be strong but is weak
igihōmbo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deficit, loss
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deficit, loss
igihōngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bribe
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bribe
igihūmbi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thousand
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thousand
igihūmbu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. illegitimate child, 2. dishonest person, 3. untrustworthy, unwise, 4. one who won't stay home, vagabond, gadabout
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. illegitimate child, 2. dishonest person, 3. untrustworthy, unwise, 4. one who won't stay home, vagabond, gadabout
igihūnda (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dry banana leaves
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dry banana leaves
igikohwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spur <i>(of chicken)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spur <i>(of chicken)i>
igikombe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ brow of hill, slopes between two hills
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ brow of hill, slopes between two hills
igikonyo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ indifference
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ indifference
igikorwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. work, task, deed, 2. action, 3. service
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. work, task, deed, 2. action, 3. service
igikunga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ squash, gourd
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ squash, gourd
igikweme (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ground corn that has first been roasted
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ground corn that has first been roasted
igikwēmu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ garment that isn't very long
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ garment that isn't very long
igikānge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ghost <i>(thing which resembles person but has supernatural powers)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ghost <i>(thing which resembles person but has supernatural powers)i>
igikīngi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ large stick stuck in ground, pillar, post, gatepost, cord of tongue
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ large stick stuck in ground, pillar, post, gatepost, cord of tongue
igikōmbe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. cup, mug, 2. small tin container
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. cup, mug, 2. small tin container
igikōnjo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. wrist, 2. back of hand
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. wrist, 2. back of hand
igikūmbi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. debris, 2. grain and chaff mixed
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. debris, 2. grain and chaff mixed
igipangu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. compound, 2. wall or fence around compound
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. compound, 2. wall or fence around compound
igipānde (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> card, ticket
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> card, ticket
igisaswa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ duvet cover
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ duvet cover
igishegu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ person consecrated to Kiranga
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ person consecrated to Kiranga
igishika (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing which one longs for, strong desire
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing which one longs for, strong desire
igishimu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hole in ground
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hole in ground
igishīmo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ gift of appreciation
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ gift of appreciation
igishōro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tender new corn
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tender new corn
igisimba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ferocious animal
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ferocious animal
igisundi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ vagina
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ vagina
igisāmba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deep, uncovered basket
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deep, uncovered basket
igisēnge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ roof
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ roof
igisīmbo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ basket with tall pointed top
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ basket with tall pointed top
igisōmwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ text
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ text
igisōnga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tip, point
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tip, point
igitanda (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bed
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> bed
igitanga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tick that causes recurrent fever
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tick that causes recurrent fever
igitangu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tick that causes fever
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tick that causes fever
igitekwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ any food that needs to be cooked
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ any food that needs to be cooked
igitenge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wrap skirt
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wrap skirt
igitotsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ foreign article <i>(in eye, milk, water)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ foreign article <i>(in eye, milk, water)i>
igitsibo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crown <i>(woven or plaited)i>, rope
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ crown <i>(woven or plaited)i>, rope
igitsina (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. base of tree, 2. sex, gender
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. base of tree, 2. sex, gender
igitsūre (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ evil look
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ evil look
igitutsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slander
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slander
igitērwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plant <i>(lit. something planted)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plant <i>(lit. something planted)i>
igitōndo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ morning
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ morning
igitūntu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. chest, 2. tuberculosis
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. chest, 2. tuberculosis
igitūtsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ language of Batutsi
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ language of Batutsi
ikibatsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reflection of light
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reflection of light
ikibondo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small child
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small child
ikibwāna (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ puppy
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ puppy
ikibāndo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. piece of wood for beating beans or grain, or for closing a door, 2. crutch
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. piece of wood for beating beans or grain, or for closing a door, 2. crutch
ikibānza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. place, 2. room <i>(space)i>, 3. building site
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. place, 2. room <i>(space)i>, 3. building site
ikibīndi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ water pot <i>(of clay)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ water pot <i>(of clay)i>
ikibīngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reed
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reed
ikibūnda (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pup, puppy, young of small animal
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pup, puppy, young of small animal
ikigonzi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ loop, curve <i>(as of snake, river)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ loop, curve <i>(as of snake, river)i>
ikigoryi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one hard to get along with
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one hard to get along with
ikigwati (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kraal with many houses of members of one family
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kraal with many houses of members of one family
ikigānda (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ disobedient person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ disobedient person
ikigānza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. palm of hand, 2. hand
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. palm of hand, 2. hand
ikigōmbo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. handle <i>(e.g. of cup)i>, 2. tire
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. handle <i>(e.g. of cup)i>, 2. tire
ikihindu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional gender-crossing priest
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional gender-crossing priest
ikijūmbu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sweet potato
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sweet potato
ikijūmpu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sweet potato
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sweet potato
ikimānga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cliff, ravine
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cliff, ravine
ikimānyu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. piece, 2. fraction, 3. slice
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. piece, 2. fraction, 3. slice
ikinebwe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very lazy person <i>(rude, derogative)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very lazy person <i>(rude, derogative)i>
ikinjāna 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ century
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ century
ikinkumu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thumb print, fingerprint
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thumb print, fingerprint
ikinonko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lump <i>(as in food)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lump <i>(as in food)i>
ikinyege (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ gourd rattle with several acoustic elements
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ gourd rattle with several acoustic elements
ikinyoma (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lie
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lie
ikinyōta (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ damp place <i>(not really swamp)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ damp place <i>(not really swamp)i>
ikinūbwe 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hard feelings, grudgingly
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hard feelings, grudgingly
ikiramvu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing spread out flat, bow without cord
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing spread out flat, bow without cord
ikiremve (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ blood of cow <i>(drawn out to drink)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ blood of cow <i>(drawn out to drink)i>
ikiremwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. creation, 2. creature, 3. created thing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. creation, 2. creature, 3. created thing
ikirende (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. gourd <i>(long)i>, 2. person or animal of very nice disposition, no malice
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. gourd <i>(long)i>, 2. person or animal of very nice disposition, no malice
ikiribwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ edible things, something to eat
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ edible things, something to eat
ikirunga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ volcano
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ volcano
ikirungu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bulb <i>(as of flower)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bulb <i>(as of flower)i>
ikirānga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(pl.)i> characteristics, feature, attribute, trait
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(pl.)i> characteristics, feature, attribute, trait
ikirēnge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ foot
kugera ikirēnge walk in footsteps of another
kugēnda n'ibirēnge to walk barefoot
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ foot
kugera ikirēnge walk in footsteps of another
kugēnda n'ibirēnge to walk barefoot
ikirīmba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ entrance to king's kraal
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ entrance to king's kraal
ikirīmbi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fence, boundary
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fence, boundary
ikirīngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ time, moment <i>(of finishing or attaining a thing)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ time, moment <i>(of finishing or attaining a thing)i>
ikirōnge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sprout of sorghum
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sprout of sorghum
ikirūndo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ heap, pile
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ heap, pile
ikishingūwe (-shingūye) (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ stock <i>(from gushingūra)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ stock <i>(from gushingūra)i>
ikivānge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mixture
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mixture
ikivūmvu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shallow basket
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shallow basket
ikizungu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ anything of European or westerners culture
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ anything of European or westerners culture
imbabazi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mercy
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ mercy
imbaraga (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. strength, power, 2. authority, 3. potency
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. strength, power, 2. authority, 3. potency
imbirika (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ teakettle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ teakettle
imbonero (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pupil of eye
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pupil of eye
imbugita (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ knife
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ knife
imbwēbwe (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ jackal, fox
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ jackal, fox
imbāndwa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ nature spirit
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ nature spirit
imbūrano (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ conversation, discussion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ conversation, discussion
imfuruka (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ corner, angle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ corner, angle
imparage (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ zebra
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ zebra
impatane (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. stocks <i>(for prisoner)i>, 2. trees grown very close together, 3. teeth very close together
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. stocks <i>(for prisoner)i>, 2. trees grown very close together, 3. teeth very close together
imperuka (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ end, last
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ end, last
imperēra (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ last one of anything
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ last one of anything
impingwe (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bumblebee
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bumblebee
imponnyi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ last one of family who has no children – thus no heir
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ last one of family who has no children – thus no heir
impururu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. loop of rope, 2. lasso, 3. slip knot
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. loop of rope, 2. lasso, 3. slip knot
imvūmūre (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who has lost everything in trial, one who begs earnestly but doesn't get it
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who has lost everything in trial, one who begs earnestly but doesn't get it
imibaribari 2 ▶ grass growing beside garden, thus luxuriant
imibēmbe 2 ▶ leprosy
umunyamibēmbe leper
umunyamibēmbe leper
imicekwa 2 ▶ things of no value sorted out from good things
iminyago 2 ▶ 1. captive, 2. booty, spoils, 3. pillage
imirarwe 2 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> 1. sassiness, 2. impoliteness
imyitwarire 2 ▶ <i>(no sg.)i> character, behavior
incoreke (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ girl servant
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ girl servant
incābiti (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ axe
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ axe
incīkire (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ newcomer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ newcomer
indagala (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ little fish
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ little fish
indagano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pledge, promise
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pledge, promise
indagara (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ small fish
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ small fish
indahiro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ oath, pledge, sworn statement
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ oath, pledge, sworn statement
indebuye (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ long narrow sack for food
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ long narrow sack for food
indemano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. created thing, 2. barkcloth garment, 3. nicely made basket, 4. news
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. created thing, 2. barkcloth garment, 3. nicely made basket, 4. news
inderuzo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ stretcher
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ stretcher
indimiro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ field
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ field
indobeke (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ anything that is different from others in group
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ anything that is different from others in group
indogoba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ donkey
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ donkey
indyārya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flattery, hypocrisy
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flattery, hypocrisy
indāsago (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. vaccination, 2. incision, 3. scar <i>(from cuts made in treating sick person)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. vaccination, 2. incision, 3. scar <i>(from cuts made in treating sick person)i>
ingabano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ division
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ division
ingabire (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift
ingabura 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(ye)i> divisor <i>(school term)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(ye)i> divisor <i>(school term)i>
ingaburo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ part, portion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ part, portion
ingameya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ camel
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ camel
ingamiya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ camel
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ camel
ingaruka 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. consequence, 2. result, 3. effect, impact, 4. repercussion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. consequence, 2. result, 3. effect, impact, 4. repercussion
ingereka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ adjective
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ adjective
ingorane (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. problem, difficulty, 2. trouble, hassle, 3. concern
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. problem, difficulty, 2. trouble, hassle, 3. concern
ingorore (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fee paid for permission to buy or sell, redemption price
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fee paid for permission to buy or sell, redemption price
ingurane (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ credit
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ credit
ingurube (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pig
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ pig
ingōbāne (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tiny cell for prisoner
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tiny cell for prisoner
ingōfēro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> hat, cap, headgear
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> hat, cap, headgear
injabuka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ foreigner, stranger <i>(from across the border)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ foreigner, stranger <i>(from across the border)i>
inkenuzo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ information, knowledge
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ information, knowledge
inkogoto (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ scar left by person scratching or biting another
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ scar left by person scratching or biting another
inkokora (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ elbow
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ elbow
inkokoro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ river bank
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ river bank
inkomezi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ strength
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ strength
inkomoka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beginning, origin
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beginning, origin
inkorora (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cough, cold
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cough, cold
inkukuma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eagle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ eagle
inkukūra (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ very heavy rain <i>(sweeps away crops or hillsides)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ very heavy rain <i>(sweeps away crops or hillsides)i>
inkūrūma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ windstorm
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ windstorm
insiguro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meaning, 2. definition, 3. explanation, 4. speech <i>(from gusigūra)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. meaning, 2. definition, 3. explanation, 4. speech <i>(from gusigūra)i>
insukōni (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fig
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fig
insumano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ groceries
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ groceries
intabire (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fertilizer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ fertilizer
intahava (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ permanent thing <i>(stays in family)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ permanent thing <i>(stays in family)i>
integuro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. preparation, plan, 2. ornament
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. preparation, plan, 2. ornament
integūza (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who prepares for another
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who prepares for another
intoboro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hole <i>(in paper, cloth, container)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hole <i>(in paper, cloth, container)i>
intsīnzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ victory, triumph
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ victory, triumph
intāmbwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lion
intūngwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sheep and goats
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ sheep and goats
inyagano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ plunder, a thing taken unlawfully but not secretly
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ plunder, a thing taken unlawfully but not secretly
inyerere (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wire bracelet
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wire bracelet
inzeduka (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ accident
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ accident
inzimāno (ama-) 3 5 sg. class 3: i-,in-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ feast, dinner <i>(mostly used in pl.)i>
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ feast, dinner <i>(mostly used in pl.)i>
inzogera (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. bells used as musical instrument, strapped to feet or arms, 2. bells bound to hunting dog to raise the game
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. bells used as musical instrument, strapped to feet or arms, 2. bells bound to hunting dog to raise the game
inyuguti (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ letter <i>(of alphabet)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ letter <i>(of alphabet)i>
inyēgamo (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. chair with back, 2. back of chair
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. chair with back, 2. back of chair
inyōmvyi (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ African robin <i>(bird)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ African robin <i>(bird)i>
inyōndwe (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tick <i>(insect)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tick <i>(insect)i>
inyōndwi (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tick <i>(insect)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tick <i>(insect)i>
inyōshwa (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leading, persuasion
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leading, persuasion
inyūbako (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ building
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ building
irindazi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ donut like snack food, served with tea
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ donut like snack food, served with tea
ububangutsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ ardour, fervour
singular: ubu- ▶ ardour, fervour
ubudīgidīgi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> tickling sensation
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> tickling sensation
ubugambanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ betrayal, treason <i>(from kugambanira)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ betrayal, treason <i>(from kugambanira)i>
ubugarariji 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wickedness, rebellion
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wickedness, rebellion
ubukūndanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> kindness, graciousness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> kindness, graciousness
ubushākanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lust
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lust
ubusāmbanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> adultery
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> adultery
ubutēritēri 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ uninhabited place
singular: ubu- ▶ uninhabited place
ubuzīndūtsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ memory <i>(from kuzīndūka)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ memory <i>(from kuzīndūka)i>
ukwirwanira 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. fight, 2. resistance
singular: uku- ▶ 1. fight, 2. resistance
ukwīhāngāna 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ patience, endurance
singular: uku- ▶ patience, endurance
umubabwe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ odor <i>(of scorched flesh or hair)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ odor <i>(of scorched flesh or hair)i>
umubivyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sower, planter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sower, planter
umubānyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ neighbor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ neighbor
umubēshi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ liar
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ liar
umubīmba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ green bean
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ green bean
umubīndi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tall clay pot for carrying water
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tall clay pot for carrying water
umucānka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> gravel
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> gravel
umucānwa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ a little fire, spark, fever
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ a little fire, spark, fever
umudende (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ small cylindrical bell
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ small cylindrical bell
umufungo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ heap <i>(usually small heap of products on markets)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ heap <i>(usually small heap of products on markets)i>
umufyīra (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mold <i>(on food)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mold <i>(on food)i>
umufyīri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ black
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ black
umufūndi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> skilled workman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> skilled workman
umugambi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. plan, 2. purpose, intent, 3. project
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. plan, 2. purpose, intent, 3. project
umugenyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harvester <i>(esp. millet)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harvester <i>(esp. millet)i>
umugimbi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child up to 8 or 10 years
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child up to 8 or 10 years
umugisha (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ blessing, prosperity
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ blessing, prosperity
umugāmba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ high plateau
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ high plateau
umugānda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bundle <i>(of sticks, rope, etc.)i> wood of the hut
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bundle <i>(of sticks, rope, etc.)i> wood of the hut
umugēnde (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. canal, tiny stream, 2. long band of cloth
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. canal, tiny stream, 2. long band of cloth
umugēnzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ companion, friend <i>(not close)i>
umukozi mugenzi collegue
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ companion, friend <i>(not close)i>
umukozi mugenzi collegue
umugēnzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ custom
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ custom
umugōngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ back <i>(of person or animal)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ back <i>(of person or animal)i>
umugōnzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ salt made by saking the ashes of a certain plant in water
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ salt made by saking the ashes of a certain plant in water
umuhanzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. singer, 2. musician, 3. performer <i>(Rw.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. singer, 2. musician, 3. performer <i>(Rw.)i>
umuhānda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ road, street
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ road, street
umuhānge (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ water pot
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ water pot
umuhāngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ promise
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ promise
umuhānyu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ one banana, one head of grain, etc.
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ one banana, one head of grain, etc.
umuhīndo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ noise of rain, thunder, etc.
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ noise of rain, thunder, etc.
umuhīsha (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ steam
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ steam
umuhōndo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ yellow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ yellow
umuhūnda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stick with nail in the end of it, metal on end of spear <i>(not the point)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stick with nail in the end of it, metal on end of spear <i>(not the point)i>
umujinya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. grudge, 2. bad temper
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. grudge, 2. bad temper
umujūmbu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ copper
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ copper
umujūmpu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ copper
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ copper
umukamyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ milkman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ milkman
umukanya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wrinkle, fold
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wrinkle, fold
umukembe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ drum stick
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ drum stick
umukenke (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ savanna
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ savanna
umukevyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ butler, trusted servant, favorite
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ butler, trusted servant, favorite
umukinyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ player
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ player
umukunga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ squash, gourd
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ squash, gourd
umukwābu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ scratch
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ scratch
umukwēgo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dash, hyphen, line
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dash, hyphen, line
umukānda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ girdle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ girdle
umukātwa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ water pot
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ water pot
umukīngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wapp, partition
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wapp, partition
umukōndo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. navel, 2. spot opposite door or house, 3. end of boat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. navel, 2. spot opposite door or house, 3. end of boat
umukūnjo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hem
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hem
umukūnzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. intimate friend, 2. one who loves, lover, 3. fiance, 4. sweetheart, darling
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. intimate friend, 2. one who loves, lover, 3. fiance, 4. sweetheart, darling
umumenyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. scholar, scientist, knowledgable person, 2. prophet
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. scholar, scientist, knowledgable person, 2. prophet
umumeshi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ launderer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ launderer
umumyōre (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stripe from beating
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stripe from beating
umumānda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tree of which bark was used for clothing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tree of which bark was used for clothing
umunyazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thief
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thief
umunyika (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ deep pool
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ deep pool
umunyota (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ashes
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ashes
umunzāne (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ scales, balance
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ scales, balance
umunēngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pincer used by snuff smokers, clothespin
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pincer used by snuff smokers, clothespin
umupfuko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. pocket, 2. sack, 3. bag, 4. purse <i>(also umufuko)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. pocket, 2. sack, 3. bag, 4. purse <i>(also umufuko)i>
umupānga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> machete, grass knife, long bread knife
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> machete, grass knife, long bread knife
umuravyo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lightning
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lightning
umuremyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ creator
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ creator
umureshi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ go-between in arranging a marriage
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ go-between in arranging a marriage
umurimyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ farmer, cultivator, gardener
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ farmer, cultivator, gardener
umuringa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ metal bracelet <i>(esp. of brass or copper)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ metal bracelet <i>(esp. of brass or copper)i>
umurisho (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stick for beating drum
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stick for beating drum
umurovyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ fisherman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ fisherman
umurundi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ shin
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ shin
umurwāyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sick person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sick person
umurāngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ daytime
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ daytime
umurānzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who tells others of good things, tells them where to go to find something good
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who tells others of good things, tells them where to go to find something good
umurānzi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dried meat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dried meat
umurīnzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ guard, watchman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ guard, watchman
umurīnzi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorn tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorn tree
umurōngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. row, 2. line, 3. alignment, 4. verse, 5. <i>(pl.)i> mirongo multiples of ten
mirongwibiri, -tatu, etc. 20, 30, etc.
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. row, 2. line, 3. alignment, 4. verse, 5. <i>(pl.)i> mirongo multiples of ten
mirongwibiri, -tatu, etc. 20, 30, etc.
umushaba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ heart, spirit of person
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ heart, spirit of person
umushaha (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ spirit of a person, mind, heart <i>(not physical)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ spirit of a person, mind, heart <i>(not physical)i>
umushike (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fallow land, needing work before planting
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fallow land, needing work before planting
umushire (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ worn out thing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ worn out thing
umushumi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ leash
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ leash
umushūzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ first fruits
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ first fruits
umusundi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ vagina
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ vagina
umuswezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. sexually very active person, 2. homosexual person, gay person <i>(from guswera)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. sexually very active person, 2. homosexual person, gay person <i>(from guswera)i>
umusāmbi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. golden-crested crane, 2. worn-out mat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. golden-crested crane, 2. worn-out mat
umusānzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ watchman, guard <i>(esp. in daytime)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ watchman, guard <i>(esp. in daytime)i>
umusēnyi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sand
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sand
umusīnzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. bully, 2. fighter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. bully, 2. fighter
umusōnga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ point, sharp pain, pneumonia, pleurisy
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ point, sharp pain, pneumonia, pleurisy
umutetsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ cook
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ cook
umutinyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ coward
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ coward
umutsima (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ local kind of bread, made of corn or manioc
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ local kind of bread, made of corn or manioc
umutwāro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ burden, load
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ burden, load
umutānga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. middle of lake or river, 2. kind of gourd
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. middle of lake or river, 2. kind of gourd
umutīndi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ unfortunate person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ unfortunate person
umutūmba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. stem, trunk of tree, 2. torso of person or animal
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. stem, trunk of tree, 2. torso of person or animal
umutūnzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ rich man
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ rich man
umuvinyo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wine
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wine
umuvinyu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wine
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wine
umuvugwa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ person of verb <i>(gram.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ person of verb <i>(gram.)i>
umuvunyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ advocate, lawyer, defender <i>(from kuvuna)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ advocate, lawyer, defender <i>(from kuvuna)i>
umuvyiro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ very black, soot
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ very black, soot
umuvyāro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ little plant for transplanting, small trees that start up around big one
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ little plant for transplanting, small trees that start up around big one
umuvyēyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ parent
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ parent
umuvyūka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sweet potato vines, pumpkin vines
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sweet potato vines, pumpkin vines
umuvōmyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who carries water
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who carries water
umuvūmvu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ kind of tree <i>(fiber used for rope)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ kind of tree <i>(fiber used for rope)i>
umuyānge (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ plant of sorghum or millet
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ plant of sorghum or millet
umuyēnzi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ light brown
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ light brown
umuyōnga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ burned-over place
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ burned-over place
umuzingi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ circle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ circle
umuzīngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hem, fold, roll
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hem, fold, roll
umwakāka (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ brass <i>(as used in bracelets)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ brass <i>(as used in bracelets)i>
umwerēra (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ milk or beer given to sick person
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ milk or beer given to sick person
umwifato (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ character, behaviour
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ character, behaviour
umwitēro (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long garment
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ long garment
umwāgazi (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ kid, young goat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ kid, young goat
umwāmbuzi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thief
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thief
umwāngāzi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ vagabond
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ vagabond
umwībuko (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ remembrance, reminder
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ remembrance, reminder
umwīcanyi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ murderer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ murderer
umwīkomo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hard feelings, crossness, discontentment
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hard feelings, crossness, discontentment
umwīmbuzi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harvester
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harvester
umwīrīri (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bridge of nose
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bridge of nose
umwīshwa (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ garland, wreath <i>(such as put around basket with gift)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ garland, wreath <i>(such as put around basket with gift)i>
umwīzero (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. beliefs, 2. confidence, 3. hope
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. beliefs, 2. confidence, 3. hope
umwōnōnyi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ spoiler, someone destroying things
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ spoiler, someone destroying things
umwūbatsi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ builder
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ builder
umwūzure (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ flood
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ flood
umwūzuzo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ reconciliation
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ reconciliation
urubaraza (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> porch, verandah
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> porch, verandah
urucekeri (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ career
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ career
urufatiro (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. foundation, 2. principle
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. foundation, 2. principle
urugerēro (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ new building site
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ new building site
urugomero (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ watering place
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ watering place
uruhusha (impusha) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. permission, 2. rest, 3. vacation, 4. week
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. permission, 2. rest, 3. vacation, 4. week
uruhānde (impānde) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ side <i>(not of person)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ side <i>(not of person)i>
uruhīmbi (impīmbi) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ table, shelf <i>(for milk containers)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ table, shelf <i>(for milk containers)i>
uruhīnja (impīnja) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ tiny or newborn baby
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ tiny or newborn baby
uruhūngo (impūngo) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ flight, fleeing
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ flight, fleeing
urukerezo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ saw
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ saw
urupapuro (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ paper, page, sheet of paper
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ paper, page, sheet of paper
ururinga (ind-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fine copper bracelet
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fine copper bracelet
urushinge (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> needle
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> needle
urushānga (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ dye, black mud
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ dye, black mud
urusokoro (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ tiny bean pods
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ tiny bean pods
urusokozo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ traditional large comb
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ traditional large comb
uruvuruvu (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chameleon
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chameleon
uruzabibu (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ vineyard, grape
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ vineyard, grape
uruzitiro (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hedge, fence, surrounding wall <i>(from kuzitira)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ hedge, fence, surrounding wall <i>(from kuzitira)i>
urwīhāngāne 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> patience
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> patience
urwūbati (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ sheath, case
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ sheath, case
kwāga hasi (-āze) phr ▶ to humiliate oneself
kwītangira itama (-ītangiye) phr ▶ to put one's face in one's hands in deep thought
guterabiri v ▶ <i>(yateyabiri)i> to chat, visit
kwirēngera (-rēngeye) v ▶ 1. to carry something on head without using the hands, 2. to take responsibility for something
kwitwarira (-itwariye) v ▶ 1. to accuse, 2. to take to court
kwībonesha (-ībonesheje) v ▶ to show oneself
kwībukīsha (-ībukīshije) v ▶ to cause to remember
kwībūranya (-ībūranije) v ▶ to reason within oneself
kwīcarikwa (-īcaritswe) v ▶ to be caused to sit, to be caused to stay on
kwīcungura (-īcunguye) v ▶ to pay to make up for wrong doing
kwīcunguza (-īcunguje) v ▶ to redeem oneself
kwīdodōmba (-īdodōmvye) v ▶ to complain
kwīfūtānya (-īfūtānye) v ▶ 1. to revert, go backward, 2. get thinner, 3. to act foolishly, ignorantly
kwīganyira (-īganyiye) v ▶ 1. to be anxious, worried, 2. to be grieved
kwīgūngana (-īgūnganye) v ▶ to be selfish
kwīhandūra (-īhandūye) v ▶ to take out sliver for oneself
kwīhindura (-īhinduye) v ▶ to change, transform oneself
kwīhumanya (-īhumanije) v ▶ to defile oneself
kwīhāmbīra (-īhāmbīye) v ▶ 1. to give oneself to, 2. to tie or attach oneself to
kwīhāngāna (-īhāngānye) v ▶ 1. to endure, to be patient, 2. to wait
<i>(said when patience is needed or expected, like a consolation)i>
<i>(said when patience is needed or expected, like a consolation)i>
kwījijānya (-ījijānye) v ▶ to be puzzled, not know what to do
kwīkakīsha (-īkakīshije) v ▶ to be proud, show off, puff oneself up
kwīkangura (-īkanguye) v ▶ to awaken, to wake up <i>(vi)i>
kwīkingīra (-īkingīriye) v ▶ to be in one's own light
kwīmbirira (-īmbiriye) v ▶ to plan secretly to do something
kwīmburira (-īmburiye) v ▶ to harvest at, for
kwīngīngwa (-īngīnzwe) v ▶ to be begged from
kwīnjirana (-īnjiranye) v ▶ to enter with
kwīnyegeza (-īnyegeje) v ▶ to hide oneself
kwīnyuguta (-īnyuguse) v ▶ to wriggle and twist
kwīnyuguza (-īnyuguje) v ▶ to rinse
kwīrabuzwa (-īrabujwe) v ▶ to be made black
kwīramvura (-īramvuye) v ▶ 1. to finish completely <i>(vt or vi)i>, 2. to stretch out <i>(vi)i>, 3. to devote oneself to task in order to finish it
kwīrimbūra (-īrimbūye) v ▶ 1. to think, to consider, to weigh pros and cons, 2. to acknowledge to oneself one's guilt
kwīriranwa (-īriranywe) v ▶ to spend the day together
kwīrirwako (-īrirweko) v ▶ to spend the whole day at a certain task
kwīrukanwa (-īrukanywe) v ▶ to be chased away
kwīrukānga (-īrukānze) v ▶ to run very fast
kwīshurana (-īshuranye) v ▶ 1. to pay debts to each other, 2. to pay with
kwīshurira (-īshuriye) v ▶ 1. to answer, 2. to pay at, for
kwīshuriza (-īshurije) v ▶ 1. to cause to pay, 2. to answer by
kwītangira (-ītangiye) v ▶ to precede
kwītiranwa (-ītiranywe) v ▶ to be named after another
kwītiranya (-ītiranije) v ▶ to get names confused
kwītirisha (-ītirishije) v ▶ to cause to name
kwītōndera (-ītōndeye) v ▶ 1. to obey, keep <i>(law)i>, 2. to take pains with, 3. apply oneself to, 3. to pay attention
kwītūtānya (-ītūtānye) v ▶ to act foolishly, to act ignorantly
kwīyambika (-īyambitse) v ▶ to clothe oneself, put on <i>(clothes)i>
kwīyambura (-īyambuye) v ▶ to undress oneself, take off
kwīyigīsha (-īyigīshije) v ▶ to teach oneself
kwīyorosha (-īyoroheje) v ▶ 1. to remain still, quit, 2. to be humble
kwīyumvīra (-īyumvīriye) v ▶ 1. to think, to consider, 2. to assess, to rate, to evaluate
kwīzingīra (-īzingīriye) v ▶ 1. to roll up <i>(vi)i>, 2. to curl <i>(vi)i>
kuber'iki phr ▶ why?, because of what?
nta wundi phr ▶ no other
inkerebutsi adj ▶ 1. skillful, skilled, 2. wise
inyongera phr ▶ additional, supplementary, extra
ndikebanuye phr ▶ goodbye <i>(to a superior)i>
ndakwīkebanuye phr ▶ goodbye <i>(used when adressing a superior)i>
Isirayeli 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ Israel
singular: i-,in- ▶ Israel
nyarucari n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> poor man, poverty-stricken person
ibarabara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> road
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> road
ibwīrizwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ command, law
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ command, law
ifagitire (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bill, invoice
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ bill, invoice
igaragara n ▶ nothing
ikabutura (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ short trousers, shorts <i>(not underwear)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ short trousers, shorts <i>(not underwear)i>
ikaruvati (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tie
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ tie
ikonfitire 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ jam
singular: i-,in- ▶ jam
ikoraniro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. meeting, 2. event
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. meeting, 2. event
imarabiti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ axe
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ axe
ipikipiki (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ motorcycle, motorbike
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ motorcycle, motorbike
isafuriya (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ saucepan, cooking pot, kettle
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ saucepan, cooking pot, kettle
isaramara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> carpenter shop
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> carpenter shop
isengēsho (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. prayer, 2. worship, 3. church service
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. prayer, 2. worship, 3. church service
isezerano (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. promise, 2. testament, 3. contract, agreement, 4. alliance
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. promise, 2. testament, 3. contract, agreement, 4. alliance
ishakoshi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sports bag
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sports bag
ishashara (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wax <i>(esp. bees)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ wax <i>(esp. bees)i>
ishengero (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. crowd, 2. church congregation <i>(people)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. crowd, 2. church congregation <i>(people)i>
ishesheti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sock
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sock
ishigisha (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ red beans
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ red beans
ishikanwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ offering, gift
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ offering, gift
ishwābūra (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ harvest
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ harvest
isigareti (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cigarette
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cigarette
isinagogi (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ synagogue
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ synagogue
isorōsoro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ one by one
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ one by one
itahīriro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ end, finality, residence
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ end, finality, residence
itazanure 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ universe
singular: i-,iri- ▶ universe
itēraniro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ joint, meeting
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ joint, meeting
itōnyānga 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ drop
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ drop
iyakīriro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ place to receive money, or other things
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ place to receive money, or other things
ibihumbwa 4 ▶ gleanings
ibikaragāshi 4 ▶ 1. scaly skin, 2. scales, 3. stuff in eyes
ibikenewe 4 ▶ 1. need, 2. necessity, essential thing
ibikurugūtwi 4 ▶ deafness
ibikwirikira 4 ▶ to following, the next
ibirorero 4 ▶ glasses, spectacles
ibirorēro 4 ▶ dances, exercises <i>(as at feast)i>
ibisohoka n ▶ expense, expenditure
ibitwēngo 4 ▶ laughter
icāgiriza (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ proof
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ proof
icāmbarwa (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ clothing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ clothing
icīzigiro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hope, confidence
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ hope, confidence
icūbahiro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. respect, 2. reverence, 3. honor, dignity
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. respect, 2. reverence, 3. honor, dignity
icūbirizi (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ unexpected thing, anything hidden or unseen that comes to light suddenly
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ unexpected thing, anything hidden or unseen that comes to light suddenly
icūririzo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ladder
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ladder
igicaniro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. altar, 2. fire made in enclosure for animals
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. altar, 2. fire made in enclosure for animals
igicucume (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ puree
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ puree
igicumuro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sin, 2. crime
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. sin, 2. crime
igicurane (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. influenza, flu, 2. common cold <i>(usually used in pl.: ibicurane)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. influenza, flu, 2. common cold <i>(usually used in pl.: ibicurane)i>
igihababu 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ 1. lack of foresight, poor foresight, 2. fear of losing position
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ 1. lack of foresight, poor foresight, 2. fear of losing position
igiharage (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bean
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bean
igiharūro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ number
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ number
igihembwe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ semester, school term
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ semester, school term
igihitira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ something that's been saved up for a year <i>(beans, etc.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ something that's been saved up for a year <i>(beans, etc.)i>
igihororo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pure white cow
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pure white cow
igihururu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one who can't keep a secret or says inappropriate things
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one who can't keep a secret or says inappropriate things
igihūhūsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very strong wind
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ very strong wind
igihūhūta (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ whirlwind, heavy wind
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ whirlwind, heavy wind
igihūmura (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing or person stricken with fear
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing or person stricken with fear
igikiriza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chest <i>(of body)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chest <i>(of body)i>
igikomere (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. ulcer, 2. wound, sore
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. ulcer, 2. wound, sore
igikorane (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ meeting
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ meeting
igikwāshu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ safety pin
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ safety pin
igipapuro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ large sheet of paper
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ large sheet of paper
igipfūngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> button
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> button
igipfūngu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fog, mist
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fog, mist
igipfūnsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fist
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fist
igisagara (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big city, capital
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big city, capital
igisakuzo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ riddle
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ riddle
igisebuzi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ splashing of water in river or lake on rocks
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ splashing of water in river or lake on rocks
igisengwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ image, idol
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ image, idol
igisesema (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nausea
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nausea
igishitsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ stump, root
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ stump, root
igishusho (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ picture
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ picture
igishīngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ place of another
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ place of another
igishītsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. big earthquake, 2. shaking, trembling
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. big earthquake, 2. shaking, trembling
igisikafu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ scarf
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ scarf
igisokoro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. gonorrhea, 2. information gained by eavesdropping, 3. eavesdropper
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. gonorrhea, 2. information gained by eavesdropping, 3. eavesdropper
igisokozo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ comb
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ comb
igisubizo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. response, reply, answer, 2. outcome, result
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. response, reply, answer, 2. outcome, result
igisukari (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ red banana
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ red banana
igisōkōzo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional riddle loved by children
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ traditional riddle loved by children
igitereko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. place prepared to put anything, 2. lamp stand
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. place prepared to put anything, 2. lamp stand
igitigiri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ number <i>(of things)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ number <i>(of things)i>
igiturire (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. food and drink of rich man <i>(ruler)i>, <i>(esp. honey)i>, 2. corruption
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. food and drink of rich man <i>(ruler)i>, <i>(esp. honey)i>, 2. corruption
igitūngwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. livestock <i>(sheep and goats)i>, 2. pet
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. livestock <i>(sheep and goats)i>, 2. pet
ikibarara (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. eggshell, 2. broken gourd, 3. fragment
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. eggshell, 2. broken gourd, 3. fragment
ikibariro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. time, moment, 2. destiny, deadline
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. time, moment, 2. destiny, deadline
ikibirīti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ box of matches
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ box of matches
ikibitswe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ stock <i>(from kubīkwa)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ stock <i>(from kubīkwa)i>
ikibuguro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fee, bribe
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fee, bribe
ikigabane (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ part, portion
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ part, portion
ikigagara (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. deep, uncovered basket, 2. bundle <i>(esp. dead person wrapped for carrying)i>, 3. corpse, 4. stretcher to carry a corpse
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. deep, uncovered basket, 2. bundle <i>(esp. dead person wrapped for carrying)i>, 3. corpse, 4. stretcher to carry a corpse
ikigegene (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slice, piece
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ slice, piece
ikigongwe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. mercy, 2. pardon, forgiveness, 3. pity
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. mercy, 2. pardon, forgiveness, 3. pity
ikigorozo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ikigorozo c'impuzu iron <i>(for ironing clothes)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ikigorozo c'impuzu iron <i>(for ironing clothes)i>
ikiguruka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bird
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bird
ikigānīro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. conversation, discussion, 2. dialogue, exchange, 3. interview, 4. program <i>(entertainment, TV)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. conversation, discussion, 2. dialogue, exchange, 3. interview, 4. program <i>(entertainment, TV)i>
ikimpwiri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ song for two alternating choirs
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ song for two alternating choirs
ikinjanja (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ piece of metal placed on stones over fire to set pot on
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ piece of metal placed on stones over fire to set pot on
ikinobano (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ something you find
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ something you find
ikinyōbwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ drink, something to be drunk
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ drink, something to be drunk
ikinēzēro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ joy, happiness
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ joy, happiness
ikirabagu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spot, stain
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ spot, stain
ikiragamo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dwelling place, housing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dwelling place, housing
ikirahure (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> glass
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> glass
ikirahuri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> glass
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> glass
ikiramata (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ burr <i>(of bush)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ burr <i>(of bush)i>
ikiruhūko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. vacation, 2. rest, break, respite, 3. holidays
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. vacation, 2. rest, break, respite, 3. holidays
ikivyārwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ illegitimate child, child of mixed marriage
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ illegitimate child, child of mixed marriage
ikivyīmba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. tumor, 2. swelling <i>(from kuvyīmba)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. tumor, 2. swelling <i>(from kuvyīmba)i>
ikizigira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ upper arm, humerus
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ upper arm, humerus
ikiziriko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rope <i>(as for tying animals)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rope <i>(as for tying animals)i>
imbombovu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ furniture, possessions
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ furniture, possessions
imborērwa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ drunken person, drunkard
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ drunken person, drunkard
imburūngu (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. round thing, circle, 2. nothing
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. round thing, circle, 2. nothing
imbwakazi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ female dog, bitch
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ female dog, bitch
imbōmbāne (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tight place, very narrow place
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ tight place, very narrow place
impehemyi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ place around trees where nothing else grows
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ place around trees where nothing else grows
imperēzwa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ offering, sacrifice
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ offering, sacrifice
impfāgusa 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> worthlessness
singular: i-,iri- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> worthlessness
impongano (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. bribe, 2. one who takes place of guilty man
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. bribe, 2. one who takes place of guilty man
impīngūro (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ answers <i>(as on an exam)i>, redoing an unsatisfactory job
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ answers <i>(as on an exam)i>, redoing an unsatisfactory job
imvūndēri (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ carpenter bee
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ carpenter bee
imigūmūko 2 ▶ news <i>(esp. of battle)i>, outcry, clamor
imisuhūko 2 ▶ feeling better
inderetsi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. supervisor, 2. spy
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. supervisor, 2. spy
indimanya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who goes about lying and deceiving
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ one who goes about lying and deceiving
indimisho (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hoe
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hoe
indirīmbo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. song, hymn, 2. singing
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. song, hymn, 2. singing
indogobwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ donkey
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ donkey
indonongo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rare monochord fiddle, played against the collarbone, the open mouth serving as a second sounding board
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ rare monochord fiddle, played against the collarbone, the open mouth serving as a second sounding board
indugūmba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ heat
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ heat
indōngōzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leader
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ leader
ingaburwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dividend <i>(school term)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dividend <i>(school term)i>
ingengeri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bell
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ bell
ingūnguru (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ drum <i>(gasoline)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ drum <i>(gasoline)i>
injangwe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cat <i>(domesticated)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ cat <i>(domesticated)i>
inkarīsha (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. sharp beer, 2. anything fermented
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. sharp beer, 2. anything fermented
inkengera (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ river bank
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ river bank
inkomānzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. upset plans, rapping, tapping, 2. reason, cause
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. upset plans, rapping, tapping, 2. reason, cause
intambuko (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ step
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ step
intandara (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ epilepsy
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ epilepsy
intanguro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beginning
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ beginning
intangāro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ within the kraal, courtyard
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ within the kraal, courtyard
intashīma (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ungrateful person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ungrateful person
intendēri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gourd <i>(used as object of worship)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gourd <i>(used as object of worship)i>
intirobwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ zucchini, courgette
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ zucchini, courgette
intofanyi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ white potato <i>(from German Kartoffel)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ white potato <i>(from German Kartoffel)i>
intorobwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ovary of flower
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ovary of flower
intunguru (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ turtle dove
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ turtle dove
intāmbara (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. battle, strife, 2. war, armed conflict
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. battle, strife, 2. war, armed conflict
inyamanza (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wagtail <i>(bird)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wagtail <i>(bird)i>
inyoberwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ignorant person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ ignorant person
inyōngōri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ small centipede
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ small centipede
inzirikwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flock of sheep or goats
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flock of sheep or goats
inyakamwe 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ person living alone, one by himself
singular: i-,in- ▶ person living alone, one by himself
inyamāswa (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. wild animal, beast, 2. monster
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. wild animal, beast, 2. monster
inyīgīsho (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ teaching
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ teaching
inyūbakwa (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ building
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ building
ivyokurya n ▶ meal, food, dish
ubukerebutsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ ardour, fervour
singular: ubu- ▶ ardour, fervour
ubukurugutwi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ear wax
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ear wax
ubusesanguzi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ science
singular: ubu- ▶ science
ubwīrakabiri 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> eclipse, darkness in daytime
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> eclipse, darkness in daytime
umubabaro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. grief, sorrow, 2. pain
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. grief, sorrow, 2. pain
umubarīro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ seam, hem, sewing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ seam, hem, sewing
umubidadi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay
umubiligi (Aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Belgian person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Belgian person
umubirigi (Aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Belgian person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Belgian person
umubūmvyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ potter, brickmaker
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ potter, brickmaker
umubūrano (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ conversation, discussion
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ conversation, discussion
umucuruzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
umucūngwa (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ orange <i>(fruit)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ orange <i>(fruit)i>
umucūngwe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ orange <i>(fruit)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ orange <i>(fruit)i>
umufariso (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mattress
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mattress
umuferege (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ gutter
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ gutter
umufunegi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ditch, trench
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ ditch, trench
umufuregi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> ditch
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> ditch
umugabane (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ part, portion
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ part, portion
umugabuzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ servant <i>(esp. at table)i>, waiter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ servant <i>(esp. at table)i>, waiter
umugigimo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ noise of earthquake, approaching storm
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ noise of earthquake, approaching storm
umugoreko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tiny plant shoot <i>(esp. beans)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tiny plant shoot <i>(esp. beans)i>
umugorōba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ evening, late afternoon
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ evening, late afternoon
umuguruka (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ chaff
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ chaff
umugāmbwe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ political party
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ political party
umuhanuzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. one who gives counsel, 2. prophet, seer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. one who gives counsel, 2. prophet, seer
umuharuro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ road or path into the compound <i>(rugo)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ road or path into the compound <i>(rugo)i>
umuhotora (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rope made from papyrus
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rope made from papyrus
umuhururu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ row, line of people, animals or objects
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ row, line of people, animals or objects
umuhāmvyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who helps to bury, pallbearer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who helps to bury, pallbearer
umuhērezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ priest
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ priest
umuhūmvyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ deceiver
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ deceiver
umukarani (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ clerical worker
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ clerical worker
umukerere (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ green bean
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ green bean
umukogote (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wagon
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wagon
umukokayi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person reruiting the clients for a taxi or bus
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person reruiting the clients for a taxi or bus
umukokezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traditional drummer, keeping the basic rhythm
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traditional drummer, keeping the basic rhythm
umukoloni (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ colonialist, colonist, colonizer <i>(also umukoroni)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ colonialist, colonist, colonizer <i>(also umukoroni)i>
umukorobe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ microbe, germ
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ microbe, germ
umukubūzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ broom, brush
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ broom, brush
umuliyoni (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ million
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ million
umumanuko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ descent, slope of hill
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ descent, slope of hill
umumesūzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ launderer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ launderer
umunyinya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ acacia, thorn tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ acacia, thorn tree
umunēzēro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ joy, happiness
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ joy, happiness
umupadiri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ priest <i>(catholic)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ priest <i>(catholic)i>
umupagani (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heathen, pagan
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heathen, pagan
umupfunyu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wrinkle <i>(as in cloth)i>, fold
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wrinkle <i>(as in cloth)i>, fold
umupfūnda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wave, rapid flowing of water, blood, etc.
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wave, rapid flowing of water, blood, etc.
umupolisi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ police, police officer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ police, police officer
umuporisi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ police, police officer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ police, police officer
umuraguzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who bewitches or divines
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who bewitches or divines
umurokozi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ deliverer, rescuer, savior
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ deliverer, rescuer, savior
umururazi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bitterness
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bitterness
umuryāngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. door, 2. family, 3. clan, kinship
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. door, 2. family, 3. clan, kinship
umusahuzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pillager, looter, plunderer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pillager, looter, plunderer
umusaraba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> cross
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> cross
umusarani (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. toilet, 2. human dung, excrement, feces
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. toilet, 2. human dung, excrement, feces
umusarara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ clear <i>(e.g. water)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ clear <i>(e.g. water)i>
umusekuzo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pestle for grinding in mortar
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pestle for grinding in mortar
umushatsi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hair <i>(of human head)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ hair <i>(of human head)i>
umushitsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. guest, visitor, 2. stranger
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. guest, visitor, 2. stranger
umushombo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ defeat, overthrow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ defeat, overthrow
umushēnzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heathen person, uncivilized person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heathen person, uncivilized person
umushītsi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. big earthquake, 2. shaking, trembling
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. big earthquake, 2. shaking, trembling
umushōnge (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ house with high pointed roof
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ house with high pointed roof
umusigūzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ exhorter, preacher, one who explains
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ exhorter, preacher, one who explains
umusokoro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ spears on big reeds and grasses
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ spears on big reeds and grasses
umusokōni (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fig tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fig tree
umusokōro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ marrow in bone
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ marrow in bone
umusukōni (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fig tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fig tree
umusumāri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> nail, pin
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> nail, pin
umusumēno (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ saw
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ saw
umusururu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ porridge
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ porridge
umusēzero (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ place to sit, grass mat to sit on
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ place to sit, grass mat to sit on
umutabāzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ helper, defender
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ helper, defender
umutagare (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ big spreading tree <i>(certain kind)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ big spreading tree <i>(certain kind)i>
umutamana (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ outer garment
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ outer garment
umutemere (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover, lid <i>(esp. of basket)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover, lid <i>(esp. of basket)i>
umutigiri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ class of objects, class of nouns
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ class of objects, class of nouns
umutsīnda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ young banana shoot
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ young banana shoot
umutugutu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. yellow, 2. orange <i>(color)i>, 3. purple, 4. yellow of eggs <i>(yolk)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. yellow, 2. orange <i>(color)i>, 3. purple, 4. yellow of eggs <i>(yolk)i>
umutwēnzi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dawn
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dawn
umuvovoto (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pastoral singing, pastoral eulogy <i>(from kuvōvōta)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pastoral singing, pastoral eulogy <i>(from kuvōvōta)i>
umuvugire (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mood <i>(gram.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mood <i>(gram.)i>
umuvurati (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ rain maker
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ rain maker
umuvyīmba (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ corpse
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ corpse
umuvōmezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who waters plants
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who waters plants
umuyibigi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child <i>(boy)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child <i>(boy)i>
umuyobozi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ boss, chef, director
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ boss, chef, director
umuyobōro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ path, pathway
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ path, pathway
umuzabibu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ vine grapes
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ vine grapes
umwengano (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ porridge
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ porridge
umwikorezi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ porter, carrier
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ porter, carrier
umwāmbaro (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ garment, clothing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ garment, clothing
umwāmbiro (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ leaven, fermenting agent
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ leaven, fermenting agent
umwāmikazi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. queen, 2. wife of great chief or of king
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. queen, 2. wife of great chief or of king
umwīdegēmvyo 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ liberty, freedom
singular: umu- ▶ liberty, freedom
umwīnjiro (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ garment with sleeves or armholes
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ garment with sleeves or armholes
umwīrōnge (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ flute made of reed, whistle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ flute made of reed, whistle
umwīshīnzi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ surety, <i>(e.g. co-signer for note)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ surety, <i>(e.g. co-signer for note)i>
umwūmbati (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ manioc, cassava
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ manioc, cassava
urudēndevu (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ weak, faltering person, anything very soft <i>(lacking stiffness)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ weak, faltering person, anything very soft <i>(lacking stiffness)i>
urugombeko (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 'medicine' to protect house
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 'medicine' to protect house
urugombōzo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ knife for cutting banana leaves
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ knife for cutting banana leaves
urukorōnko (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ charm or horn used by witch doctor
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ charm or horn used by witch doctor
urukumbuzi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ nostalgia, homesickness
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ nostalgia, homesickness
urukāngaga (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ rushes
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ rushes
ururēmbēko (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 'medicine' smeared about kraal to keep away thieves and evil spirits
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 'medicine' smeared about kraal to keep away thieves and evil spirits
urusakanwa (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chin
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chin
urusengero (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ church <i>(building)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ church <i>(building)i>
urutabonwa (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ jewel, gem
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ jewel, gem
urutāndara (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ big stone
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ big stone
urwāndiko (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ writing
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ writing
urwīhisho (imp-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ secretly
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ secretly
urwīrūngo (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ mist, haze
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ mist, haze
urwītwazo (inz-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ excuse, pretext <i>(rarely used in plural)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ excuse, pretext <i>(rarely used in plural)i>
gutūra hasi (-tūye) phr ▶ to knock down <i>(esp. in a fight)i>
kuvugīsha ukuri (-vugīshije) phr ▶ to be honest, to cause to speak the truth
kwishongora (-ishongoye) v ▶ speaking or chanting of a lyrical poem characterized by long phrases <i>(where emphasis is on the lyrical text, not accompanied by dancing)i>
kwībagirira (-ībagiriye) v ▶ to forget at, for
kwībarīrira (-ībarīriye) v ▶ to sew for oneself
kwībonekeza (-ībonekeje) v ▶ to show oneself
kwīdegēmvya (-īdegēmvye) v ▶ to have liberty, freedom
kwīgaragura (-īgaraguye) v ▶ 1. to toss and thresh about, 2. to kill oneself
kwīgarukana (-īgarukanye) v ▶ to return of one's will
kwīgemagema (-īgemagemye) v ▶ 1. to go to a man's house to entice him, 2. to go to a meal uninvited
kwīgīshanya (-īgīshanije) v ▶ to teach each other
kwīhahiriza (-īhahirije) v ▶ to guard oneself
kwīhanagura (-īhanaguye) v ▶ to wipe oneself
kwīhanaguza (-īhanaguje) v ▶ to wipe oneself with
kwīhanukīra (-īhanukīye) v ▶ 1. to declare strongly, 2. to do forcefully
kwīhayagiza (-īhayagije) v ▶ to praise oneself often
kwīhererana (-īhereranye) v ▶ to be alone with
kwīkebanura (-īkebanuye) v ▶ to end a conversation
kwīkebukana (-īkebukanye) v ▶ to go aside with someone to talk privately
kwīkirānura (-īkirānuye) v ▶ to defend oneself
kwīkorakora (-īkorakoye) v ▶ to feel of oneself
kwīmotereza (-īmotereje) v ▶ to smell <i>(good odor)i> <i>(vi)i>
kwīnezereza (-īnezereje) v ▶ to please oneself
kwīngīngira (-īngīngiye) v ▶ to beseech at, for
kwīnukiriza (-īnukirije) v ▶ to smell <i>(bad odor)i> <i>(vt)i>
kwīrahuruza (-īrahuruje) v ▶ 1. to fail to keep a vow, 2. to do that which you declared you wouldn't
kwīshinyira (-īshinyiye) v ▶ 1. to laugh at, 2. make fun of <i>(esp. of someone in trouble)i>
kwīsonzēsha (-īsonzēsheje) v ▶ to fast, to not eat
kwītaragura (-ītaraguye) v ▶ to warm oneself by the fire
kwītegereza (-ītegereje) v ▶ 1. to look at intently, 2. contemplate, to reflect
kwītōnganya (-ītōnganije) v ▶ 1. to talk together in whispers, 2. to talk to oneself
kwītōraguza (-ītōraguje) v ▶ to be always looking for a quarrel
kwīyagiriza (-īyagirije) v ▶ 1. to admit one's wrong to avoid being caught, 2. to hide in a corner, 3. to tell what one has done
kwīyegereza (-īyegereje) v ▶ to draw near to
kwīyobagiza (-īyobagije) v ▶ 1. to be unwilling to look one in the face, 2. hide the truth, 3. to promise and then pretend you haven't, pretend it isn't so
kwīyondēsha (-īyondēsheje) v ▶ to let oneself get thin
kwīyorobeka (-īyorobetse) v ▶ 1. to be humble or good ostensibly but not in reality, 2. to be a hypocrite
kwīyuhagira (-īyuhagiye) v ▶ 1. to bathe oneself <i>(formerly a ceremonial cleansing, but now bathing in general)i>, 2. to shower
kwīyūbahuka (-īyūbahutse) v ▶ to not fear to hurt oneself
kubera iki phr ▶ why?, because of what?
gutēra ipasi phr ▶ to iron <i>(clothes)i>
ijoro ryiza phr ▶ goodnight
indwi iheze phr ▶ last week
igihe c'imana phr ▶ God's time
igihe c'izuba phr ▶ 1. summer time, 2. autumn
ikirya ikindi phr ▶ consumer
intege nke phr ▶ weakness
ndīgaranzuye phr ▶ <i>(greeting, said when taking leave from a respected person)i>
bulamatāri 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> government official
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> government official
buramatāri 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> government official
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> government official
sasarugari n ▶ kind of sweet potato
vunumuhini n ▶ kind of sweet potato
agakwegamajwi 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ antenna, aerial
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ antenna, aerial
bihurugūshwi 4 ▶ kwumva bihurugushwi to be unable to hear well
igeragezwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ temptation
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ temptation
ihamagarwa (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ calling
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ calling
imangazine (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ store
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ store
inakigabiro 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ traditional sacred drum "lady of the land"
singular: i-,iri- ▶ traditional sacred drum "lady of the land"
isaganirizo 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ space, cosmos
singular: i-,iri- ▶ space, cosmos
isesangura 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ research
singular: i-,iri- ▶ research
ishimikiro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ support <i>(from gushimikira)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ support <i>(from gushimikira)i>
istasiyoni (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ station
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ station
isuparadra (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ adhesive tape, sticking plaster
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ adhesive tape, sticking plaster
isēnyerana (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ crash of something falling
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ crash of something falling
isūmbazose n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> middle finger
itabuliyeri 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ apron <i>(Fr. tablier)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ apron <i>(Fr. tablier)i>
itanguriro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ beginning, foundation
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ beginning, foundation
ibisingosingo 4 ▶ frown, showing disapproval on one's face
icahinguwe (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ product, article, manufactured item, something fabricated
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ product, article, manufactured item, something fabricated
icongereza 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ English language
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ English language
icugumbiro (iv-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lullaby
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ lullaby
icītwīkīro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ covering <i>(over eyes, body etc.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ covering <i>(over eyes, body etc.)i>
icīyumvīro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. thought, consideration, 2. idea
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. thought, consideration, 2. idea
igicamunsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ afternoon
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ afternoon
igifaransa 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ French language
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ French language
igifunyiko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cover, lid, 2. stopper
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cover, lid, 2. stopper
igihīmbāro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pleasure
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pleasure
igikangīro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ threat, warning, scolding
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ threat, warning, scolding
igikogoshi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white worm found in soil, grub
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ white worm found in soil, grub
igikonyozi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ frost, severe cold
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ frost, severe cold
igikororwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ phlegm, spittle, spit, sputum
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ phlegm, spittle, spit, sputum
igikorēsho (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ instrument, tool
ibikorēsho vyo mu inzu household <i>(goods)i>
ibikoresho vyo ku meza tableware
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ instrument, tool
ibikorēsho vyo mu inzu household <i>(goods)i>
ibikoresho vyo ku meza tableware
igikwerere (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. bachelor, 2. middle aged man
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. bachelor, 2. middle aged man
igikāngaga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ worms <i>(tenia)i>, grass in water
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ worms <i>(tenia)i>, grass in water
igikūndiro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. permission, 2. affection, sympathy
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. permission, 2. affection, sympathy
igisabīsho (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ prayer
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ prayer
igisamunyu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kind of bananas <i>(for cooking)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kind of bananas <i>(for cooking)i>
igishishwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ peeling, bark
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ peeling, bark
igishōrano (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ merchandise
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ merchandise
igisāngāza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deep, uncovered basket
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deep, uncovered basket
igitangāza (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ miracle, astonishing thing, marvel
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ miracle, astonishing thing, marvel
igitarikwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. bridge, 2. scaffolding
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. bridge, 2. scaffolding
igitumbura (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ doughnut, donut, fritter, sinker
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ doughnut, donut, fritter, sinker
igitungano (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ domestic animal
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ domestic animal
igitunguru (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ onion
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ onion
igitāmbara (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cloth <i>(over shoulder)i>, 2. shawl
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cloth <i>(over shoulder)i>, 2. shawl
igitāndara (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big stone
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big stone
igitīnyiro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ that which is feared or respected
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ that which is feared or respected
ikibambāzi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wall, partition
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wall, partition
ikicuruzwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ goods, trading goods, merchandise, product to sell
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ goods, trading goods, merchandise, product to sell
ikidomēsho (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ article used to stamp spot
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ article used to stamp spot
ikidēngēri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pool, place where water has overflowed its banks, floods
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pool, place where water has overflowed its banks, floods
ikigambati (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ giant, any huge thing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ giant, any huge thing
ikinyakuri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fact, reality <i>(usually used in pl.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ fact, reality <i>(usually used in pl.)i>
ikinyomoro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tree tomato, tamarillo, prune de Japon
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tree tomato, tamarillo, prune de Japon
ikirangiranwa 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> well known person or thing
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> well known person or thing
ikiringiti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedspread <i>(Rw.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bedspread <i>(Rw.)i>
ikivumbiko (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wood that holds fire as ashes are put over it for the night
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wood that holds fire as ashes are put over it for the night
ikivōmesho (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing for drawing water
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ thing for drawing water
ikwadarato (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ square <i>(from Fr.)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ square <i>(from Fr.)i>
imbaragasa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flea
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ flea
imfashanyo (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ aid, assistance, income
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ aid, assistance, income
imfungurwa (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. food, 2. meal
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. food, 2. meal
impungenge (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lack of equilibrium, vertigo
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ lack of equilibrium, vertigo
imvugakuri (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ someone speaking the truth, an honest person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ someone speaking the truth, an honest person
imitongano 2 ▶ quarrels
indihaguzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ heartbeat, pulse
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ heartbeat, pulse
indorerezi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ extra finger or toe, or teat on cow
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ extra finger or toe, or teat on cow
ingeregere (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ small antelope, gazelle
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ small antelope, gazelle
inginagina (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ earth of reddish brown color <i>(e.g. urūzi rwahindutse inginagina)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ earth of reddish brown color <i>(e.g. urūzi rwahindutse inginagina)i>
ingororano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift to a chief <i>(in order to get something from him)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ gift to a chief <i>(in order to get something from him)i>
ingurukizi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grafted-in branch, a plant parasite
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grafted-in branch, a plant parasite
injebejebe (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wrinkle <i>(actually, turning down of lower lip)i>, red thing on chicken below beak <i>(wattle)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wrinkle <i>(actually, turning down of lower lip)i>, red thing on chicken below beak <i>(wattle)i>
injeniyeri (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ engineer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ engineer
injugujugu (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ stick thrown to kill bird, etc.
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ stick thrown to kill bird, etc.
injurajuzi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ foolish one
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ foolish one
inkokokazi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hen <i>(female chicken)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ hen <i>(female chicken)i>
inkorofani (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wheelbarrow <i>(from Sw.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wheelbarrow <i>(from Sw.)i>
inkēngērwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ despised thing or person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ despised thing or person
insobanuro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. explanation, 2. definition, 3. meaning, semantics, 4. reference
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. explanation, 2. definition, 3. meaning, semantics, 4. reference
insoresore 3 ▶ <i>(no sg.)i> youth <i>(with very negative connotation)i>
intakonywa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. stubborn person <i>(lit. 'who will not be bent', from kugōnda)i>, 2. extremist
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. stubborn person <i>(lit. 'who will not be bent', from kugōnda)i>, 2. extremist
integakiba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ something put away for future use
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ something put away for future use
intererano 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. subvention, 2. contribution
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. subvention, 2. contribution
intonganya (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ quarrel
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ quarrel
intoraguzo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ axe
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ axe
intumbaswa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ physalis, kind of gooseberry
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ physalis, kind of gooseberry
intābwīrwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. disobedient person, 2. headstrong, stubborn person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. disobedient person, 2. headstrong, stubborn person
inyabwonko 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ computer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ computer
inyererezi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wanderer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wanderer
inzererezi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ homeless wanderer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ homeless wanderer
ivyunyunyu 4 ▶ carbonate
iyerekanwa n ▶ poster, notice
ubushirukanyi 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> audacity
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> audacity
ubwīyorobetsi 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ hypocrisy
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ hypocrisy
umucūnguzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ redeemer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ redeemer
umudandaji (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
umudāndazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
umufumbēre (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tan hair <i>(e.g. of goats)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ tan hair <i>(e.g. of goats)i>
umufunyiko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. cover, lid, 2. stopper
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. cover, lid, 2. stopper
umufutisho (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ medicine for diarrhea
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ medicine for diarrhea
umugorotsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ righteous person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ righteous person
umuguranyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traitor, one who betrays, slave trader
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traitor, one who betrays, slave trader
umugōndōra (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bean sprout
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bean sprout
umugūnguma (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorny tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorny tree
umuhimbiri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. urchin, child <i>(derogative)i>, 2. street child, street boy
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. urchin, child <i>(derogative)i>, 2. street child, street boy
umuhumbūzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ deceiver, thief
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ deceiver, thief
umuhāmbāzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harsh person, difficult person, wicked person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harsh person, difficult person, wicked person
umuhānjuzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ merchant
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ merchant
umuhīngamo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ afternoon, toward sundown
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ afternoon, toward sundown
umujiginya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bridle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ bridle
umukandara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ belt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ belt
umukanishi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ mechanic <i>(Fr. mécanicien)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ mechanic <i>(Fr. mécanicien)i>
umukenyero (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ loin cloth
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ loin cloth
umukenyezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ woman, female <i>(lit. someone wearing a wrap skirt)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ woman, female <i>(lit. someone wearing a wrap skirt)i>
umukonotsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. strong virile person, 2. homosexual person, gay
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. strong virile person, 2. homosexual person, gay
umukonyogo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ string bean <i>(green)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ string bean <i>(green)i>
umukungugu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dust
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dust
umukāngara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. young of animal, young bull, 2. teenager <i>(traditionally boys only)i>
imikangara y'abakobwa teenage girls
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. young of animal, young bull, 2. teenager <i>(traditionally boys only)i>
imikangara y'abakobwa teenage girls
umunyakazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> workman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> workman
umunyakuri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thruthful person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ thruthful person
umunyororo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. chain <i>(by extension, prison)i>, 2. jail
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. chain <i>(by extension, prison)i>, 2. jail
umunywanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member
umupfuniko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover of a kettle
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover of a kettle
umupfākazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ widow
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ widow
umupfāsoni (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. lady, noble woman, woman of high rank, 2. woman of noble character, 3. married woman <i>(polite)i>, <i>(from isoni = timidity)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. lady, noble woman, woman of high rank, 2. woman of noble character, 3. married woman <i>(polite)i>, <i>(from isoni = timidity)i>
umuranduzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ destroyer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ destroyer
umuranguzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ buyer, shopper
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ buyer, shopper
umurombero (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ path into rugo
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ path into rugo
umururūmbo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fever, heat
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ fever, heat
umurwānizi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tempter, enemy
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tempter, enemy
umurēngera (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ person with many children, great riches, possessions, countless things
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ person with many children, great riches, possessions, countless things
umurōngōzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ guide, leader, chief's assistant <i>(esp. in law enforcement)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ guide, leader, chief's assistant <i>(esp. in law enforcement)i>
umusenyeri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bishop <i>(catholic)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bishop <i>(catholic)i>
umushahara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ salary, wages
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ salary, wages
umusharuro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ beer or milk with water mixed in
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ beer or milk with water mixed in
umushikaki (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pike
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pike
umushoferi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ driver, chauffeur
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ driver, chauffeur
umusukanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ liar, deceiver
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ liar, deceiver
umutegetsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. administrator, 2. commander, 3. ruler, 4. dictator, 5. head, leader <i>(from gutegeka)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. administrator, 2. commander, 3. ruler, 4. dictator, 5. head, leader <i>(from gutegeka)i>
umuteramyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ watchman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ watchman
umuteretsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one in charge of food at a feast
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one in charge of food at a feast
umutundiro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stones, nails, etc., which witch doctor pretends to take from swollen place on body
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stones, nails, etc., which witch doctor pretends to take from swollen place on body
umuturanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ neighbour
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ neighbour
umuvukanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sibling, friend
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sibling, friend
umuzitanya (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ great darkness
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ great darkness
umwiyereko (imw-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dance of the Bugesera region
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dance of the Bugesera region
umwāngange (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ big round red lily <i>(wild)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ big round red lily <i>(wild)i>
umwūhagiro (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cleansing, bathing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cleansing, bathing
urudedemvya (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ medicine to make one talk freely, release inhibitions
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ medicine to make one talk freely, release inhibitions
urugaragara (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ crest of bird, comb of chicken
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ crest of bird, comb of chicken
uruhongore (impongore) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. house for animals, 2. sheepfold
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. house for animals, 2. sheepfold
uruhwijima (impwijima) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ very nice clothes <i>(colorful)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ very nice clothes <i>(colorful)i>
urukaratāsi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> paper, sheet of paper
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> paper, sheet of paper
urukorogoto (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ papyrus reeds <i>(dry)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ papyrus reeds <i>(dry)i>
urukurukuru (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ blackmail
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ blackmail
urupfungūzo (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> key
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> key
urusakusaku (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chin
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chin
urusurusuru (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ thread
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ thread
uruyogoyogo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ shouting, clamor
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ shouting, clamor
gufata akāyi (-fashe) phr ▶ to take or have a breakfast tea
gufata mpiri (-fashe) phr ▶ to be taken by surprise
gusōma nturi (-sōmye) phr ▶ to drown
kunywa itabi (-nyōye) phr ▶ to smoke <i>(tobacco)i>
kuyōra amazi (-yōye) phr ▶ 1. water purification, 2. to filter water
kwīgaranzura (-īgaranzuye) v ▶ to depart from respected person
kwīgereranya (-īgereranye) v ▶ 1. to make oneself equal to another, 2. to compare oneself with another
kwīgishiriza (-īgishirije) v ▶ to teach at
kwīgūngagiza (-īgūngagije) v ▶ to be selfish
kwīgūngirako (--yeko) v ▶ to be selfish, take everything for oneself
kwīhamburura (-īhamburuye) v ▶ to untie oneself
kwīhanganira (-īhanganiye) v ▶ to be patient with
kwīhindukiza (-īhindukije) v ▶ to turn oneself about
kwīkingiriza (-īkingirije) v ▶ to shelter oneself behind
kwīkomeretsa (-īkomerekeje) v ▶ to hurt oneself
kwīkubiranya (-īkubiranije) v ▶ 1. to fold itself repeatedly, 2. to do the same exercise repeatedly
kwīkūndiriza (-īkūndirije) v ▶ to make others like you
kwīmenyereza (-īmenyereje) v ▶ to exercise, practice
kwīngīngīsha (-īngīngīshije) v ▶ to cause to beseech
kwīnyugunura (-īnyugunuye) v ▶ to brush the teeth
kwīpfukurura (-īpfukuruye) v ▶ to uncover oneself
kwīrengagiza (-īrengagije) v ▶ 1. to procrastinate, 2. put off doing what one should, 3. to act indifferent, 4. to ignore someone, 5. to not give answer when asked, 6. to not show one's feelings, be reserved
kwīshimagiza (-īshimagije) v ▶ to praise oneself
kwīshimikiza (-īshimikije) v ▶ to lean on <i>(esp. in getting up)i>
kwīsusurutsa (-īsusurukije) v ▶ to warm oneself
kwītwaririka (-ītwariritse) v ▶ 1. to be eager, earnest, zealous, persistent, 2. to take care of, be concerned about
kwītēmbagaza (-ītēmbagaje) v ▶ 1. to fall down, 2. to roll
kwīyambagura (-īyambaguye) v ▶ 1. to torment oneself with grief, 2. to try to find food for unexpected guests
kwīyandagaza (-īyandagaje) v ▶ to say mean things in trying to provoke another
kwīyegeranya (-īyegeranije) v ▶ to crouch, to curl up
kwīyenzereza (-īyenzereje) v ▶ to wander about
kwīyoberanya (-īyoberanije) v ▶ to disguise oneself
kwīyonjorora (-īyonjoroye) v ▶ to sneak out
kwīyugunyura (-īyugunyuye) v ▶ to rinse the mouth, brush the teeth
kwīzungagiza (-īzungagije) v ▶ to balance oneself
guca umuzingi phr ▶ to circle, to make a circle
gukoma amashi phr ▶ to applaud, to clap hands
ifu y'ingano phr ▶ wheat flour
vyifashe gute phr ▶ What's up? <i>(greeting)i>
konvuwayeri (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ conductor <i>(in taxi or bus, from Fr. convoyeur)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ conductor <i>(in taxi or bus, from Fr. convoyeur)i>
kuwa kabiri n ▶ Tuesday
nyirababiri (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ mother of twins <i>(rarely used)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ mother of twins <i>(rarely used)i>
agashakoshi (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. small sports bag, 2. hand bag, 3. ladies purse
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. small sports bag, 2. hand bag, 3. ladies purse
ibigirānkana n ▶ willfully, intentionally, on purpose, willingly
ifatanirizo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. bond, 2. knot
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. bond, 2. knot
ikambambiri (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sandal with strap between the big and other toes
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ sandal with strap between the big and other toes
ikoperative (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cooperative
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ cooperative
ishirahamwe (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ association, NGO, organisation
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ association, NGO, organisation
itanganyika (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ lake
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ lake
izinamuhūngu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> male
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> male
ibibōgabōga 4 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> overflow
ibirogorogo 4 ▶ one who speaks with senseless repetition of words
ibisēkuruza 4 ▶ generation <i>(use in pl.)i>
icitabirizo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chorus of song
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ chorus of song
icībukiriza (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ remembrance, reminder
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ remembrance, reminder
igifungurwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ food
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ food
igihagararo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ size, height
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ size, height
igihanaguzo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rag
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rag
igihenēhene (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eyelid turned back
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eyelid turned back
igihogohogo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ esophagus
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ esophagus
igihubahuba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bark of banana tree
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bark of banana tree
igikaratāsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> paper
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> paper
igikaratūsi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eucalyptus tree
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eucalyptus tree
igikororgwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ phlegm
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ phlegm
igipfāmatwi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deaf person
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ deaf person
igitiritiri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corn cob
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ corn cob
igitōnyānga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ drop of liquid <i>(pl. also amatōnyānga)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ drop of liquid <i>(pl. also amatōnyānga)i>
ikibonamaso (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reward for finding something
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reward for finding something
ikibonobono (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ castor bean
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ castor bean
ikibītsanyo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a thing entrusted to another
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a thing entrusted to another
ikidandazwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ merchandise, product to sell
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ merchandise, product to sell
ikidegedege (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ child learning to walk, toddler, kid
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ child learning to walk, toddler, kid
ikidukikije (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. nature, natural world, 2. environment, surrounding <i>(usually used in pl., from gukīkiza)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. nature, natural world, 2. environment, surrounding <i>(usually used in pl., from gukīkiza)i>
ikigohegohe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eyebrow
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eyebrow
ikigotigoti (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ cuttings for planting <i>(esp. manioc)i>
ikigwīnyīra (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. tall, fat person, 2. giant, 3. large thing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. tall, fat person, 2. giant, 3. large thing
ikijogojogo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ insect similar to Katydid
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ insect similar to Katydid
ikilometero (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kilometre, kilometer
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kilometre, kilometer
ikimenyetso (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sign
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sign
ikinyabwōya (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ caterpillar
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ caterpillar
ikinyamunya (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kind of banana
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ kind of banana
ikinyigishi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ gum
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ gum
ikinywabūki (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sugar ant
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sugar ant
ikinyāmbuga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mat of split papyrus
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ mat of split papyrus
ikirogorogo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ someone speaking with senseless repetition of words
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ someone speaking with senseless repetition of words
ikirogotano (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ blasphemy
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ blasphemy
ikizirazira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shield of variegated colours
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ shield of variegated colours
imvugarimwe (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ all speaking together
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ all speaking together
imisoresore 2 ▶ <i>(no sg.)i> youth <i>(with negative connotation)i>, youth gang, youth mob
indamukanyo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ greeting
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ greeting
intabarirwa (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. one who doesn't do as he hears he should, 2. disobedient child
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. one who doesn't do as he hears he should, 2. disobedient child
inyizamvugo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dictionary
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ dictionary
inyāmbukīra (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ traveller, wanderer
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ traveller, wanderer
inyānduruko (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. reason, 2. origin, 3. cause
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. reason, 2. origin, 3. cause
ivyōngoshwe 4 ▶ whispers <i>(sound of)i>
umubirikira (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ funnel
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ funnel
umucumbisho (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ large wooden spoon
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ large wooden spoon
umugabekazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ruling queen, mother of king
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ruling queen, mother of king
umugarariji (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. criminal, 2. insurgent
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. criminal, 2. insurgent
umugararizo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ revolt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ revolt
umugeragezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tempter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tempter
umugoyigoyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ weak person <i>(because of illness, etc.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ weak person <i>(because of illness, etc.)i>
umugēndanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ follower, companion
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ follower, companion
umuhagatiro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ large cloth tied on shoulder
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ large cloth tied on shoulder
umuhamagaro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ calling
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ calling
umuhamagazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ lowest rank in traditional Burundian administration
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ lowest rank in traditional Burundian administration
umuhamirizo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dance <i>(of men)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ dance <i>(of men)i>
umuhērerezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ youngest child, favorite child
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ youngest child, favorite child
umuhēzagiro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ blessing
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ blessing
umujogojogo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ insect similar to Katydid
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ insect similar to Katydid
umukaratūsi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ eucalyptus tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ eucalyptus tree
umukumirizi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who keeps the crowd back
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who keeps the crowd back
umukānkamyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ cannibal
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ cannibal
umukūndanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ charitable, kind person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ charitable, kind person
umunywāmazi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rainbow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rainbow
umupasitori (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pastor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pastor
umureberebe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ leech
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ leech
umurāririzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ night watchman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ night watchman
umusabisabi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ beggar, one who is always asking for things
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ beggar, one who is always asking for things
umusegetera (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mosquito net
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ mosquito net
umushashara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wax <i>(esp. bees)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wax <i>(esp. bees)i>
umushibamyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who stands erect, on guard
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who stands erect, on guard
umushishagu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ welt
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ welt
umushāmbara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rags, worn out clothes
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ rags, worn out clothes
umushīshīto (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stomach
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ stomach
umusābisābi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who keeps dropping things here and there
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who keeps dropping things here and there
umusāmbanyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ adulterer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ adulterer
umusēsekara (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ surplus, overflow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ surplus, overflow
umutinganyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay
umutobotobo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorn tree with yellow balls
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorn tree with yellow balls
umuturagaro (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thunder, loud frightening noise
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thunder, loud frightening noise
umutāmakazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ old woman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ old woman
umutōzakōri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tax collector, tax official
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ tax collector, tax official
umuvuguvugu (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sound of stick or string whipped through air, sound of things blown by wind, whir
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sound of stick or string whipped through air, sound of things blown by wind, whir
umuzimagiza (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ great darkness
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ great darkness
umwepiskopi (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bishop
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bishop
umwisirayeli (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ israelite
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ israelite
umwīdodōmbo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. complaint, 2. muttering, grumbling
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. complaint, 2. muttering, grumbling
urubangāngwe (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wheel <i>(made of wood or reeds long ago, now bicycle wheel)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ wheel <i>(made of wood or reeds long ago, now bicycle wheel)i>
uruharabuga (imparabuga) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ barren place, bare place on a hill
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ barren place, bare place on a hill
uruhererezi (impererezi) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ little finger
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ little finger
uruhorihori (imporihori) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fontanel
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ fontanel
urukenyerero (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ waist
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ waist
urutirigōngo (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ backbone, vertebral column <i>(from uruti rw'umugōngo)i>
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ backbone, vertebral column <i>(from uruti rw'umugōngo)i>
urwasakusaku (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chin
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ chin
gusasa ibwami (-shashe) phr ▶ 1. to go to work for chief or king, 2. to spread grass, 3. to make a bed
kugōnda izosi (-gōnze) phr ▶ to bow the neck, to be submissive
kwībūmbabūmba (-ībūmbabūmvye) v ▶ to be round
kwīfyikinyura (-īfyikinyuye) v ▶ to wash oneself in lots of water
kwīgishirizwa (-īgishirijwe) v ▶ to be taught at
kwīhanikiriza (-īhanikirije) v ▶ 1. to warn, 2. to threaten, 3. send in a hurry
kwīkōmvōmvora (-īkōmvōmvoye) v ▶ to cleanse house ceremoniously after a death
kwīnyugunyura (-īnyugunyuye) v ▶ to rinse the mouth, brush the teeth
kwīraburanirwa (-īraburaniwe) v ▶ 1. to be pale, 2. to be emaciated, 3. to waste away from illness
kwīshishītira (-īshishītiriye) v ▶ to strike oneself in amazement
kwīyandikīsha (-īyandikīshije) v ▶ 1. to enroll oneself, 2. to subscribe
kwīyombayomba (-īyombayomvye) v ▶ 1. to go stealthily, 2. to sneak along
kwīyongeranya (-īyongeranije) v ▶ to repeat many times
kwīyorohereza (-īyorohereje) v ▶ to divide up work or load to make it easier
kwīyuhagirira (-īyuhagiriye) v ▶ to bathe at
kwīyumānganya (-īyumānganije) v ▶ 1. to be reserved, 2. be unwilling to commit oneself, 3. suffer pain without complaint, be stoical, 4. to go or do reluctantly
mirongwibiri adj ▶ twenty
mirongwindwi adj ▶ seventy
mirongwināni adj ▶ eighty
ifu y'ibigori phr ▶ maize flour
inyāma y'inka phr ▶ beef meat
ishūre nkuru phr ▶ college
igihe runaka phr ▶ some time
ikigeretseko conj ▶ furthermore, moreover
kutagira isoni phr ▶ 1. to be shameless, unashamed, 2. to be rude, vulgar, obtrusive, coarse
kwīma ku ngoma phr ▶ to come to the throne
ugutyoza abandi phr ▶ denigration, disparagement
yegeriyegeri 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ unrest, riot
za yegeriyegeri riots <i>(pl.)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ unrest, riot
za yegeriyegeri riots <i>(pl.)i>
iburasirazūba n ▶ east, to the east, eastwards
igwasakusaku (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ chin
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ chin
ijwi rirēnga (ama-) phr 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ loud voice
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ loud voice
ishamburiyeri 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ inner tube
singular: i-,in- ▶ inner tube
itandukāniro (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ separating thing, distinction, difference
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ separating thing, distinction, difference
ibicunduguta 4 ▶ mood, temper
ibihetangabo 4 ▶ times <i>(e.g. number of times)i>
ibitsingotsingo 4 ▶ frown, showing disapproval on one's face
igifatanzoka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ baby <i>(not old enough to know fear)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ baby <i>(not old enough to know fear)i>
igihendabaja 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ red sun when very low at night
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ red sun when very low at night
igikayangana (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. something dazzling, shining, glistening, 2. enamel
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. something dazzling, shining, glistening, 2. enamel
igishushānyo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ image, idol, picture
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ image, idol, picture
igisōkōzanyo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ story, riddle
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ story, riddle
igitsīntsīri (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ heel
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ heel
igiturūmbuka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sudden happening
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sudden happening
igitwikirizo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ veil, head covering worn over face
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ veil, head covering worn over face
ikibundugura (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ healthy child
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ healthy child
ikibunduguru (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ healthy child of about 4 months old
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ healthy child of about 4 months old
ikigabitānyo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wickedness, sin
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ wickedness, sin
ikigaragamba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ carapace, shell
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ carapace, shell
ikigereranyo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pattern, comparison, example
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ pattern, comparison, example
ikigira cumi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tithe
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tithe
ikigirwamāna (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ idol, object of worship
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ idol, object of worship
ikinyabuzima (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. living being, living thing, 2. <i>(pl.)i> biology
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. living being, living thing, 2. <i>(pl.)i> biology
ikinyakabaka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eagle, kite <i>(bird)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ eagle, kite <i>(bird)i>
ikinyamurobo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tadpole
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ tadpole
ikirandamuke (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one who always disagrees in an 'inama', who says things he shouldn't when with others
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one who always disagrees in an 'inama', who says things he shouldn't when with others
ikirungurira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nausea
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ nausea
ikirāngamisi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ calendar
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ calendar
ikirēngazūba 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evening <i>(when sun is very low but still visible)i>
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evening <i>(when sun is very low but still visible)i>
ikirūmbirane (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. fruitless thing, corn, etc., 2. stunted plant
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. fruitless thing, corn, etc., 2. stunted plant
imburabwenge (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ senseless one
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ senseless one
imburakimazi (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ worthless thing or person
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ worthless thing or person
imvuridahita (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ temple <i>(of head)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ temple <i>(of head)i>
ingeragaciro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ estimate
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ estimate
inkūndwākazi (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ favorite wife
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ favorite wife
intongāngira (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wart
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ wart
intīmbatīmba (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thickness, diameter
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ thickness, diameter
umubambāngwe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorn tree
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ thorn tree
umucurarānzi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harper, one who plays instrument
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harper, one who plays instrument
umucōkōranyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ slanderer, one who scorns others
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ slanderer, one who scorns others
umufundikizo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover, lid, stopper
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover, lid, stopper
umugororotsi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ righteous person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ righteous person
umukakampiri (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ red flowering vine
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ red flowering vine
umukongomani (Aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Congolese person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Congolese person
umuprofeseri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ professor, teacher
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ professor, teacher
umurambararo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ length, anything in prone position
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ length, anything in prone position
umurēmberezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who keeps police occupied while one sought escapes
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ one who keeps police occupied while one sought escapes
umusakanyika (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ skunk
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ skunk
umuserebanyi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lizard
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lizard
umuvurungano (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ noise <i>(esp. of battle or strife)i>, confusion, clamor
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ noise <i>(esp. of battle or strife)i>, confusion, clamor
umuzūngukazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ white person <i>(female)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ white person <i>(female)i>
ururangiranwe (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. something well known, 2. person well known
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. something well known, 2. person well known
urusumanyenzi (in-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. cliff from which unmarried pregnant girls are thrown, 2. pit, abyss
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. cliff from which unmarried pregnant girls are thrown, 2. pit, abyss
gusasa akarimi (-shashe) phr ▶ to flatter
kwīgaramangira (-īgaramangiye) v ▶ 1. to be idle, 2. neglect one's work
kwītwaririkira (-ītwaririkiye) v ▶ to be earnest, etc. about
kwītōnganiriza (-ītōnganirije) v ▶ to complain
mirongumunāni adj ▶ eighty
gutura amāngati phr ▶ to belch
ifu y'amasaka phr ▶ sorghum flour
igari ya mōshi phr ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> train
inyāma z'ihene phr ▶ goat meat
isupu y'imboga phr ▶ vegetable soup
ikibuga c'indege phr ▶ airport
kwicwa n'inzara phr ▶ to starve
ibihūndahūnda 4 ▶ dry banana leaves
icīshimikizo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rest, something to lean on, <i>(esp. in getting up, from kwīshimikiza)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ rest, something to lean on, <i>(esp. in getting up, from kwīshimikiza)i>
icītegererezo (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ example, model
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ example, model
igipfundikizo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cover, lid, 2. stopper
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. cover, lid, 2. stopper
igishakashaka (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big strong reed, stalk of sorghum
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ big strong reed, stalk of sorghum
igisānda-sānda (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small trees with fronds resembling palms
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small trees with fronds resembling palms
igitambamboga (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ child <i>(before he begins to know anything)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ child <i>(before he begins to know anything)i>
igitangurirwa (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. spider, 2. spider web
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. spider, 2. spider web
igitumbatumba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ trunk of banana tree after banana is cut
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ trunk of banana tree after banana is cut
ikibēngebēnge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ray of sunshine, heat
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ ray of sunshine, heat
ikidāmbidāmbi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one who deliberately misunderstands
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one who deliberately misunderstands
ikigōngogōngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ central part of banana leaf
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ central part of banana leaf
ikigūmbagūmba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ joy so great it hurts
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ joy so great it hurts
ikimenyamenya (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sign, symbol
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ sign, symbol
ikingōrongōro (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 5 franc piece
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 5 franc piece
ikintu kanaka (ibi-) phr 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a certain thing
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ a certain thing
ikinyugunyugu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. butterfly, 2. moth
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. butterfly, 2. moth
ikirangiranwe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. something well known, 2. person well known
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. something well known, 2. person well known
ikirarashamba (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one that likes to go by himself rather than with others
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ one that likes to go by himself rather than with others
ikiyunguyungu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small of the back
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ small of the back
ikizunguzungu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dizziness
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ dizziness
imbonankubone (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ face to face, vision
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ face to face, vision
imboneshakure (im-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ television, TV
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ television, TV
intangamarāra (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ first of anything
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ first of anything
inyiyerekano (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ Demonstration
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ Demonstration
inyambarabāmi (iny-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ king's clothing, esp. animal skins worn by kings or great chiefs, or jewels
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ king's clothing, esp. animal skins worn by kings or great chiefs, or jewels
inyankamugayo 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. honesty, 2. righteousness, 3. blamelessness, 4. integrity
singular: i-,in- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. honesty, 2. righteousness, 3. blamelessness, 4. integrity
umubangabanga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lower jaw
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lower jaw
umuforomakazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ medical nurse <i>(female)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ medical nurse <i>(female)i>
umukororōmvyi (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. streak <i>(caused by water, sweat, etc.)i>, 2. rainbow
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. streak <i>(caused by water, sweat, etc.)i>, 2. rainbow
umumisiyoneri (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ missionary
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ missionary
umunyagahwāyi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. deceitful person, 2. flatterer, 3. braggart
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. deceitful person, 2. flatterer, 3. braggart
umunyembabazi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ merciful person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ merciful person
umunyenkomezi (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ strong person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ strong person
umupfundikizo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover, lid, stopper
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ cover, lid, stopper
umurāndarānda (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ vine of a certain sort
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ vine of a certain sort
umusaseredoti (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ catholic priest
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ catholic priest
umusumbarembe (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ giraffe
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ giraffe
umusēngesēnge (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sparks or coals that go up with the smoke, soot
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ sparks or coals that go up with the smoke, soot
umwīmenyereza (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ exercise, practice
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ exercise, practice
umwīmenyerezo (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ exercise, practice
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ exercise, practice
umwītwaririko (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. zeal, 2. persistence, 3. anxiety, 4. care
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. zeal, 2. persistence, 3. anxiety, 4. care
urupfunguruzo (im-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. key <i>(Sw.)i>, 2. bottle opener
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ 1. key <i>(Sw.)i>, 2. bottle opener
guhetera inkoni (--ye) phr ▶ to give cow <i>(or other gift)i> a second time to one who has brought many gifts
kwīburungushura (-īburungushuye) v ▶ to be round <i>(as ball)i>
mirongwirindwi adj ▶ seventy
izina ryanje ni phr ▶ my name is ...
icūmba c'abana phr ▶ children's room
igishato c'ugutwi phr ▶ earlobe
inka n’imirima phr ▶ a cow in the field <i>(description of a calm, composed and serene person)i>
inkuru nshasha phr ▶ news <i>(as in TV, radio etc.)i>
insya z'amēnyo phr ▶ grinding teeth
umutobe w'ibitoki phr ▶ banana juice
agasendabageni (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ just below eye, cheekbone
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ just below eye, cheekbone
iburēngerazūba n ▶ west, westwards
igishimaryango (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ doorpost
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ doorpost
ikibīngo-bīngo (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reed
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ reed
ikimanikampuzu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ coathanger, coat stand
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ coathanger, coat stand
ikiyayuramutwe (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ drug addiction
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ drug addiction
imbagarabwenge 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ philosophy
singular: i-,in- ▶ philosophy
indondahwaniro (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ preposition <i>(gram.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ preposition <i>(gram.)i>
indongōramvugo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grammar
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ grammar
inshūmbūshanyo (in-) 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ compensation, that which replaces what one has lost
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ compensation, that which replaces what one has lost
ivyōngoreranyo n ▶ whispers, gossip <i>(what's said in whispers)i>
umubīngo-bīngo (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ reed
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ reed
umunyapolitiki (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ politician
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ politician
umuprotestanti (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Protestant
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Protestant
agatabo k'amasheki phr ▶ cheque book <i>(see isheki)i>
isesa nyabwonko phr ▶ computer science, informatics
ibitōke vyokeje phr ▶ roasted bananas <i>(see also -okeje)i>
icemezo c'ubwishu phr ▶ receipt, prove of payment
icūmba c'abavyeyi phr ▶ parents room
indwāra y'ibitēga phr ▶ person is bewitched and acts like a crazy person
indwāra y'umutima phr ▶ heart problems
ingwa yo guhoma phr ▶ limestone
umukino wa basketi phr ▶ basketball
igisubiramuhira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ woman who has left many husbands and gone home and finally builds at parent's home <i>(same for a man)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ woman who has left many husbands and gone home and finally builds at parent's home <i>(same for a man)i>
ikigendabunyovu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bustard
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ bustard
ikinyungunyungu (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. butterfly, 2. moth
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ 1. butterfly, 2. moth
ikiyobezabwenge (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ narcotic drug
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ narcotic drug
inanganyabwonko 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ keyboard
singular: i-,in- ▶ keyboard
ingurukanabumenyi 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ internet
singular: i-,in- ▶ internet
umukozi mugenzi (aba-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ collegue
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ collegue
gusēzera ku akazi (-sēzeye) phr ▶ to quit a job
gutwara ipikipiki (-twaye) phr ▶ to ride a motorbike
Imāna ibahezagire phr ▶ God bless you! <i>(from guhēzagira)i>
ijūnja n’ijambo phr ▶ physical strength and discursive force, eloquence <i>(description of a strong and eloquent person, two characteristics allegedly rarely going together)i>
inyāma y'akibitsi phr ▶ meat of leg
itōngo ry'abapfu phr ▶ cemetery, graveyard
inkorora y'akānīra phr ▶ pertussis, whooping cough, whoop
ukuvuga nabi abandi phr 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ gossiping, backbiting
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ gossiping, backbiting
umwāmpi y'ikiribiti phr ▶ match
ijwi y’amatora (ama-) phr 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(electoral)i> vote
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ <i>(electoral)i> vote
isēnge ry'inzovu (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ elephant tusk
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ elephant tusk
mushakisharubuga (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ internet browser, internet navigator, explorer
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ internet browser, internet navigator, explorer
umushikiranganji (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ cabinet minister <i>(lit. someone who has attained authority)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ cabinet minister <i>(lit. someone who has attained authority)i>
ijīsho ry'ikirēnge phr ▶ ankle <i>(pl. amaso m'ikirēnge)i>
imashīni ikanyisha phr ▶ freezer
ikibuga ca basket phr ▶ basketball field
indwāra y'igisukari phr ▶ diabetes
agashingurasukari (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ sugor bowl
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ sugor bowl
icigwa c'insiguro (ivy-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ semantics
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ semantics
igihungur amabebe n ▶ light rain that makes these seeds fall off just before rainy season really starts
igitwengerabarozi (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ child <i>(before he begins to know anything)i>
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ child <i>(before he begins to know anything)i>
umupira w'amaboko (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. basketball, 2. volleyball
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ 1. basketball, 2. volleyball
umupira w'amaguru (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ football, soccer
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ football, soccer
umupira wa basket (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ basketball
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ basketball
umupira wa volley (imi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ volleyball
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ volleyball
umwāgazi w'intama (imy-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lamb
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ lamb
icūma kitagwa ingese phr ▶ steel
icūmba c'uruganiriro phr ▶ sitting room, living room
igitoro ca essence phr ▶ petrol, benzin
ukwīgīra sindabibazwa phr ▶ laxity
umwīgīsha wa kaminuza phr ▶ professor <i>(at university)i>
amasezerano y’akazi 5 ▶ work contract
igitabo c’inzira (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ passport
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ passport
icūmba co kuryamamo phr ▶ sleeping room
igitoro c‘amazutu phr ▶ diesel
indwāra y'agahehera phr ▶ bronchitis
ububabare bwo mu mitsi phr ▶ neuralgia
ukwirwanira kw'umubiri phr ▶ immunity <i>(med.)i>
imbeba y’ikizungu (im-) phr 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ guinea pig
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ guinea pig
ibiro bikukira ibindi phr ▶ agency <i>(branch of a bank)i>
indwāra yo mu mahaha phr ▶ bronchitis
igitāmbara c'ikigoma (ibi-) 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plaid
singular: iki-,ic-
plural: ibi-,ivy- ▶ plaid
isheki idakwije amahera phr ▶ bad cheque
ishirahamwe mpuzamakungu phr ▶ international organisation
kwēgera inkengera z'uruzi (-ēgereye) phr ▶ to dock a boat
umuhereza wa vino w'umwami (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ the king's cup bearer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ the king's cup bearer
ikibuga c’umupira w’amaguru phr ▶ football field
-ambere adj ▶ first <i>(preceded by class prefix)i>
-angu adj ▶ diluted <i>(esp. milk or beer)i>
-erānda adj ▶ 1. just, 2. righteous, 3. good, 4. holy
-fise v ▶ to have <i>(verb without infinitive or past)i>
-fitiye v ▶ to have for <i>(verb without infinitive or past)i>
-gabo ▶ male of... <i>(suffix of something masculin)i>
-horo adj ▶ not bitter <i>(used esp. with imyumbati)i>
-ke adj ▶ few, scanty, a little
-kenya adj ▶ few, scanty, a little
-keya adj ▶ few, scanty, a little
-kuru adj ▶ 1. important, 2. senior, 3. great <i>(not size)i>, 4. ancient
-mwe adj ▶ 1. one, single, 2. some <i>(with pl. prefix)i>, 3. same, <i>(see hamwe, kumwe, kimwe, rimwe, rimwe na rimwe)i>
-novu adj ▶ 1. delicious, 2. pure, undiluted <i>(esp. beer)i>, 3. dense
-nyene adv ▶ 1. only, 2. the very one, 3. -self, <i>(with pronoun prefix: myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves)i> 4. exactly
-nyuma adv ▶ last, final
-nzīnya adj ▶ tiny, minute <i>(used only with 7th class)i>
-ōse adv ▶ 1. all, every, each, 2. whole, entire, entirely
bōse, gōse, etc.
bōse, gōse, etc.
-ōye v ▶ 1. don't <i>(strong negative)i>, 2. lest, <i>(verb without infinitive)i>
-rē-re adj ▶ 1. tall, 2. high, 3. deep <i>(murēmure, etc.)i>
-rimwo v ▶ to contain, to include, including <i>(verb without infinitive, from -ri)i>
-rīya adv ▶ that over there <i>(e.g. zirīya, kirīya, barīya etc.)i>
-rtya adj ▶ like this <i>(see also -rtyo, like that)i>
-rtyo adj ▶ like that <i>(gurtyo, durtyo, murtyo, bartyo, etc.)i>
-tandatu adj ▶ six
-tānu adj ▶ five
gatanu five times
gatanu five times
-tatu adj ▶ three
gatatu three times
gatatu three times
-to adj ▶ 1. small, little, 2. young, 3. thin
-tō-to adj ▶ 1. small, little, 2. young, 3. thin
-tonya adj ▶ small, little, young
-tōto adj ▶ unripe, green <i>(of certain fruits)i>
-toya adj ▶ small, little, young
-tugutu adj ▶ 1. yellow, 2. orange <i>(color)i>, 3. purple, reddish
-yera adj ▶ 1. white, 2. pure, 3. holy
-zima adj ▶ 1. alive, 2. whole, unbroken
agacerere 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> silence
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> silence
agacīro (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something precious, valuable
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something precious, valuable
agacūku 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> something that stinks
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> something that stinks
agacupa (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little jar, small bottle
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little jar, small bottle
agafindofindo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ quinzy, 'thrush'
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ quinzy, 'thrush'
agahama ▶ red <i>(like mud)i>
agahanamo (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ cliff, steep slope
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ cliff, steep slope
agahararo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ the end of loving another
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ the end of loving another
agahehēra 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in chest, hard cough
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in chest, hard cough
agahemo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> irony
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> irony
agahēngekezo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> little place of refuge, narrow escape, remnant of clan or family
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> little place of refuge, narrow escape, remnant of clan or family
agaheta (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something better than others of its kind, supreme thing
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something better than others of its kind, supreme thing
agahīnda 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> sorrow, grief
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> sorrow, grief
agahīnga 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> open space, uninhabited place
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> open space, uninhabited place
agahinyuza (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ proof or witness
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ proof or witness
agahomerabunwa 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> astonishing thing
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> astonishing thing
agahugūgu (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ musical instrument <i>(with string)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ musical instrument <i>(with string)i>
agahūngarēma (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ bat <i>(animal)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ bat <i>(animal)i>
agahuru 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> early morning just before dawn
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> early morning just before dawn
agahūzu (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small cloth, loincloth
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small cloth, loincloth
agahwa 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ whistle, hiss
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ whistle, hiss
agahwēkēre 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> stillness, quiet
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> stillness, quiet
agakamyo (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small lorry, small truck <i>(Fr. camion)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small lorry, small truck <i>(Fr. camion)i>
agakarabo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ pot with long narrow neck
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ pot with long narrow neck
agakingirizo (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ condom <i>(from gukīngiriza)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ condom <i>(from gukīngiriza)i>
agakiza 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> salvation
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> salvation
agakōko (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small animal, insect
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small animal, insect
agakomokomo (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ base of brain, occiput <i>(also inkomokomo)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ base of brain, occiput <i>(also inkomokomo)i>
agakwēgo (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ dash, hyphen, line
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ dash, hyphen, line
agapfukarutoke (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ thimble
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ thimble
agasaho (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. backpack, 2. traditional shoulder bag
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. backpack, 2. traditional shoulder bag
agasaho k'umutima phr ▶ heart cavity
agasāma 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. chicken pox, 2. measles
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. chicken pox, 2. measles
agaseba (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. bubbling of water in spring, or boiling, 2. sifter to sift out chaff
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. bubbling of water in spring, or boiling, 2. sifter to sift out chaff
agashāngāra 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> syphilis
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> syphilis
agashinyaguro 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. disgrace, 2. torture
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. disgrace, 2. torture
agashirukabute (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. tip, 2. bonus, 3. fee, 4. allowance
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. tip, 2. bonus, 3. fee, 4. allowance
agashūhe (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ heat with high humidity
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ heat with high humidity
agashūngēre (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ house with high pointed roof, steeple
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ house with high pointed roof, steeple
agashūrurwe 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> whirlwind
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> whirlwind
agasīmbo (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small basket with tall pointed top
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small basket with tall pointed top
agasimbo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ energetic men's dance of the Buragane region
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ energetic men's dance of the Buragane region
agasūzuguro (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ criticism, blame, fault, scorn
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ criticism, blame, fault, scorn
agasyanyama (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ grinder, mincer
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ grinder, mincer
agataka 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil, earth
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil, earth
agatambaro (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ <i>(small or piece of)i> cloth
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ <i>(small or piece of)i> cloth
agatēmbwe 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cliff, steep place
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cliff, steep place
agatēngo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> trembling <i>(because of fear)i>, great fear
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> trembling <i>(because of fear)i>, great fear
agatete (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ a single grain
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ a single grain
agatēte (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. pieces of a certain kind of grass used for weaving, 2. bits of things used by witch doctor to divine
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. pieces of a certain kind of grass used for weaving, 2. bits of things used by witch doctor to divine
agati bashirako igera phr ▶ fishing rod
agatōrero (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ chicken's crop
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ chicken's crop
agatūku (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ gnat, tiny fly
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ gnat, tiny fly
agatūntu (udu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. chest, 2. tuberculosis
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. chest, 2. tuberculosis
agaturuturu 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> morning star
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> morning star
agisida 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ accident <i>(from Fr. accident)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ accident <i>(from Fr. accident)i>
ahandiho adv ▶ otherwise
aho ▶ there, when, where <i>(not in questions)i>, good!
aho rēro phr ▶ that's it, at last
ahubwo adv ▶ instead, rather, alternatively, nay
akababaro (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ grief, sorrow
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ grief, sorrow
akabānde (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ valley with no water
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ valley with no water
akabāngo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little sliver
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little sliver
akabarore (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ evil example, notorious character
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ evil example, notorious character
akabindo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ napkin, sanitary towel
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ napkin, sanitary towel
akabōnge 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. sadness, sorrow, 2. vacation, 3. depression
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. sadness, sorrow, 2. vacation, 3. depression
akaborōgo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. cry, 2. moaning <i>(from kuborōga)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. cry, 2. moaning <i>(from kuborōga)i>
akaburarugero 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> limitless, measureless
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> limitless, measureless
akaburūngu (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. period, full stop, <i>(punctuation)i>, 2. little dot
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. period, full stop, <i>(punctuation)i>, 2. little dot
akabuyē (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ pebble, little stone
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ pebble, little stone
akadegedege (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ child learning to walk, toddler, kid
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ child learning to walk, toddler, kid
akadenderezo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> persecution
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> persecution
akadonongo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ traditional small fiddle, small monochord instrument
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ traditional small fiddle, small monochord instrument
akaga 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. danger, 2. trouble, 3. misfortune
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. danger, 2. trouble, 3. misfortune
akagabo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. thumb, 2. little man
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. thumb, 2. little man
akagājo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ light brown
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ light brown
akagaruka 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ a returning
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ a returning
akagayo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ blame, scorn, disdain
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ blame, scorn, disdain
akagenegene (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. product, article, item, 2. a play <i>(theater)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. product, article, item, 2. a play <i>(theater)i>
akagenekerezo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. indicator, 2. display, 3. pointer at
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. indicator, 2. display, 3. pointer at
akagīrīre (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ incurable wound, person who goes never to return
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ incurable wound, person who goes never to return
akagōngwe 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. pity, 2. compassion
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. pity, 2. compassion
akagorōba 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> early evening, late afternoon
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> early evening, late afternoon
akagugu (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. one who makes others laugh, 2. one who knows more than is expected of him
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. one who makes others laugh, 2. one who knows more than is expected of him
akagūma (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. joker, teaser, gossiper, 2. mild revolt
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. joker, teaser, gossiper, 2. mild revolt
akāhebwe (utw-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. something forsaken, 2. worn out thing
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. something forsaken, 2. worn out thing
akāheze 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ person or thing completely at end of usefulness <i>(from guhera)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ person or thing completely at end of usefulness <i>(from guhera)i>
akahise 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. the past, history, 2. past <i>(grammar)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. the past, history, 2. past <i>(grammar)i>
akamango 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in head
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in head
akamangu 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in head
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cold in head
akamanuko (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ descent, slope of hill <i>(pl. rare)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ descent, slope of hill <i>(pl. rare)i>
akamaramasenge (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ lady-finger bananas
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ lady-finger bananas
akamāramāza (-māramāje) (utu-) v 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ embarrassment, shame, humiliation
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ embarrassment, shame, humiliation
akamaro (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. profit, benefit, usefulness, value, 2. objective, goal, 3. use, usage
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. profit, benefit, usefulness, value, 2. objective, goal, 3. use, usage
akameka (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ bucket <i>(without a lid)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ bucket <i>(without a lid)i>
akamenyēro (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ habit
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ habit
akamere (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ nature <i>(of person or thing)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ nature <i>(of person or thing)i>
akameremere (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ nature <i>(of person or thing)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ nature <i>(of person or thing)i>
akaminūza (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something that surpasses anything of its kind
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something that surpasses anything of its kind
akāmo 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> loud voice
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> loud voice
akamoteshandya 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ spice
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ spice
akamwemwe (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ smile
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ smile
akāna (ut-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little child <i>(from umwāna)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little child <i>(from umwāna)i>
akānīra 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pertussis, whooping cough, whoop
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> pertussis, whooping cough, whoop
akantu (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little thing <i>(from ikintu)i>
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little thing <i>(from ikintu)i>
akanya (utw-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. a small space, 2. a short time, a brief moment
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. a small space, 2. a short time, a brief moment
akanyarira jisho (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ tiny insect in eye
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ tiny insect in eye
akanyōbwa (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ a drink
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ a drink
akaramata 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. sticking together, 2. strong ever-lasting love, 3. forever
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. sticking together, 2. strong ever-lasting love, 3. forever
akārānda 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ancient customs
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ancient customs
akaranda 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> person who is great, severe, wise
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> person who is great, severe, wise
akarāngamuntu 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ identity card, ID
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ identity card, ID
akararamango 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> idleness
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> idleness
akarenganyo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ injustice, unjustness, inequity, unfairness
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ injustice, unjustness, inequity, unfairness
akarēnzo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something that surpasses anything else of its kind
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ something that surpasses anything else of its kind
akarēre 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. desert, 2. wilderness
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. desert, 2. wilderness
akarohe (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ imperfect thing, diseased body
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ imperfect thing, diseased body
akārōnda 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. inherited property or position, 2. origin
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. inherited property or position, 2. origin
akarōnda (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little sore
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ little sore
akarorero (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ example, illustration, model
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ example, illustration, model
akavāntāra (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ foreigner
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ foreigner
akavutu (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ group of people going along
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ group of people going along
akavuvu 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ group of people moving along
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ group of people moving along
akawa 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> coffee <i>(grain or tree)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> coffee <i>(grain or tree)i>
akayaga (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ breeze, gentle wind, puff of air
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ breeze, gentle wind, puff of air
akayōmbekēre 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> gradual drifting
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> gradual drifting
akayōmbēro 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> gentle flowing of river
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> gentle flowing of river
akayungiro (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. filter, 2. grill, broiler, 3. gridiron
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. filter, 2. grill, broiler, 3. gridiron
akayungirrizo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ sieve, grid
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ sieve, grid
akazatsa (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ very tiny thing
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ very tiny thing
akazirukanyo (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ tiny thing of no value
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ tiny thing of no value
akazu (utu-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small house, hut, cabin
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ small house, hut, cabin
akēbo (utw-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. little basket, 2. basketry, wickerwork
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ 1. little basket, 2. basketry, wickerwork
akēhe 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> tracks of person, anything that indicates path a person has taken
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> tracks of person, anything that indicates path a person has taken
akēnese 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. hatred or jealousy among members of a polygamous family, 2. projection of any kind of building <i>(such as church tower, comb on house, etc.)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ 1. hatred or jealousy among members of a polygamous family, 2. projection of any kind of building <i>(such as church tower, comb on house, etc.)i>
akēnge 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ cunning
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ cunning
akēnge kagarutse phr ▶ he came to himself
akēza 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ beauty, pretty thing
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ beauty, pretty thing
akībuko (utw-) 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ remembrance, reminder
singular: aka-,aga-
plural: utu-,udu- ▶ remembrance, reminder
akūmiza 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> astonishment, astounding thing, miracle
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> astonishment, astounding thing, miracle
akunyu 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ little salt <i>(from umunyu)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ little salt <i>(from umunyu)i>
amabērebēre 5 ▶ breast milk
amaborōgo 5 ▶ wailing, mourning <i>(from kuborōga)i>
amacāmbwa 5 ▶ middle of many things, in the midst of
amāgage 5 ▶ 1. uvula, palate <i>(soft)i>, 2. tonsils
amagambo 5 ▶ 1. words, 2. terms, 3. vocabulary <i>(sg. ijambo)i>
amagānga 5 ▶ urine of animals
amagara 5 ▶ 1. health, 2. physical strength
amagōrwa 5 ▶ difficulties, troubles
amahāne 5 ▶ 1. cheekiness, 2. argument, liking to argue, 3. quarrel
amahere 5 ▶ itch
amaho 5 ▶ hi, hello <i>(informal greeting, short form of amahoro)i>
amahodoka 5 ▶ about 1:00 <i>(when cows leave drinking place)i>
amahonero 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> destruction
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> destruction
amahoro 5 ▶ peace, <i>(typical greeting: n'amahoro)i>
amaja n'amāza phr ▶ goings and comings
amakēnga 5 ▶ 1. doubts, 2. mistrust, 3. apprehension
amakera 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> hoe with handle
amakūngu 5 ▶ mixed crowd of people
amakuru 5 ▶ <i>(greeting)i> What's new?
amakuyano 5 ▶ buttermilk
amamaro 5 ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> profit, benefit
amamesa 5 ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> palm oil
amāmo 5 ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> birthplace
amangetengete 5 ▶ magic
amango 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> time, moment
amanwa 5 ▶ big mouth, many mouths
amanyama 5 ▶ 1. cheekiness, sassiness, 2. cantankerousness, 3. pride, arrogance, 4. disobedience, 5. ambition
amapfa 5 ▶ famine
amaraso 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> blood
amarēba 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> magic, miraculous things <i>(not by God's power)i>
amaremano 5 ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> deceit
amarembe 5 ▶ 1. peace, 2. tranquility <i>(greeting: n'amarembe)i>
amarira 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> weeping
amarōnko 5 ▶ acquisitions, possessions
amarūru 5 ▶ wailings
amarushwa 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> troubles, disturbance, misfortunes
amaryāma 5 ▶ time to go to bed
amashigisha 5 ▶ corn of a certain kind <i>(yellow)i>
amashōka 5 ▶ middle of day
amashūha 5 ▶ hot spring, thermal source
amasigarira 5 ▶ things left behind <i>(not food)i>
amaso 5 ▶ 1. face, 2. eyes, <i>(sg. ijisho)i> eye
amaso y’inyana phr ▶ eyes of a calf <i>(compliment describing the beauty of a girl or woman)i>
amasōba 5 ▶ urine <i>(of humans)i>
amasoso 5 ▶ hair line <i>(receding part)i>
amasumo 5 ▶ place where food is plentiful
amata 5 ▶ milk
amatāzīrano 5 ▶ praises
amate 5 ▶ saliva
amaterere 5 ▶ buttermilk
amatererwa 5 ▶ skimmed milk
amatōnyānga y'imvura phr ▶ raindrops
amatsiko 5 ▶ curiosity, interest
amavūka 5 ▶ years of one's life
amavuta 5 ▶ butter, oil
amayaya 5 ▶ post-drinking song, region de Kirimiro
amazīnda 5 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> 1. forgetfulness, 2. doubt
kugira amazīnda to be forgetful, doubtful
gushira amazīnda to have a good memory
kugira amazīnda to be forgetful, doubtful
gushira amazīnda to have a good memory
amazūku 5 ▶ brimstone, sulphur
amēnyo 5 ▶ teeth <i>(sg. iryīnyo)i>
Amerika 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ America
singular: i-,iri- ▶ America
amōsha 5 ▶ temptations
antene 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ antenna, aerial
singular: i-,iri- ▶ antenna, aerial
arondisema n ▶ borough, district, precinct
asāngwa ▶ if
aside 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ acid
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ acid
bande adj 1 ▶ who? <i>(in questions and with 1. class pl. only)i>
barutungaboro 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. elders and rulers <i>(esp. in regard to their function of helping the poor)i>, 2. <i>(in sing.)i> one who helps the poor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. elders and rulers <i>(esp. in regard to their function of helping the poor)i>, 2. <i>(in sing.)i> one who helps the poor
bavyāra bācu 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ maternal cousins
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ maternal cousins
bēne adj ▶ like
bibiliya 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ Bible
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ Bible
bibiriyoteke 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ library
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ library
birabāye excl ▶ it's enough! <i>(from kuba)i>
biragōye phr ▶ this is difficult <i>(from kugōra)i>
birahaye phr ▶ it's enough <i>(from guha)i>
birariziyoze 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ billharcia
singular: i-,in- ▶ billharcia
biraryoshe phr ▶ it's delicious <i>(from kuryōha)i>
bitangāje phr ▶ fantastic, astounding, amazing, astonishing, bewildering, stunning, breathtaking, sensational, remarkable, spectacular, extraordinary, wonderful, marvelous <i>(from gutangāza)i>
bitāyeko conj ▶ in order that, moreover, furthermore
bite phr ▶ 1. how are things? how is it going? 2. hello, hi <i>(informal greeting)i>
bitēye ubwōba phr 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ horrible
singular: ubu- ▶ horrible
buhoro adv ▶ 1. slowly, 2. slightly, lightly
buhoro-buhoro adv ▶ 1. very slowly, 2. little by little, 3. gently, 4. carefully, 5. softly, lightly, slightly
buja 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. master, 2. Bujumbura <i>(short form or slang)i>
databuja my master
mabuja my mistress
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. master, 2. Bujumbura <i>(short form or slang)i>
databuja my master
mabuja my mistress
Bujumbura 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ largest city and former capital of Burundi, originally called Usumbura, it was renamed to Bujumbura at independence, mainly for the negative meaning of Usumbura in Swahili
singular: ubu- ▶ largest city and former capital of Burundi, originally called Usumbura, it was renamed to Bujumbura at independence, mainly for the negative meaning of Usumbura in Swahili
bukebuke adv ▶ slowly, little by little, step by step <i>(from -ke)i>
bukōko 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> truly animal
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> truly animal
bwakēye phr ▶ Good morning <i>(from guca, greeting used almost any time of day if first meeting, also bgakēye)i>
Bwāna 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> Mr., Sir, master
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> Mr., Sir, master
bwīte adv ▶ indeed, truly, in fact
cane adv ▶ 1. much, 2. very, rather, 3. exceedingly, 4. really, 5. too, 6. a lot
cane cane phr ▶ 1. very much, 2. especially, 3. enormously
cyangwa ▶ or <i>(Kinyarwanda, used in northern Burundi)i>
dede adv ▶ absolutely, certainly
derere adj ▶ very white
ēgo gwose excl ▶ <i>(emphatically)i> yes!
ēgo me excl ▶ <i>(emphatically)i> yes!
ēgome excl ▶ <i>(emphatically)i> yes!
ejo adv ▶ 1. yesterday, 2. tomorrow <i>(lit. the other day)i>
eka ▶ no! <i>(emphatic)i>
ekāye ▶ no! <i>(emphatic)i>
elayo 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ olive
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ olive
emwe gaye excl ▶ you there! <i>(exclamation of astonishment)i>
ende ▶ 1. allow me, permit <i>(invariable)i>, 2. here take this
eshanu 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ five <i>(Rw.)i>
singular: i-,in- ▶ five <i>(Rw.)i>
firigo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. refrigerator, fridge, 2. freezer <i>(also frigo)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. refrigerator, fridge, 2. freezer <i>(also frigo)i>
frigo (ama-) 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. refrigerator, fridge, 2. freezer <i>(also firigo)i>
singular: i-,iri-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. refrigerator, fridge, 2. freezer <i>(also firigo)i>
ga excl ▶ you, thou <i>(mainly in greetings or questions)i>
gacaca n ▶ traditional trial headed by local elders
gatandatu adj ▶ six times
gatānu adj ▶ five times
gatatu adj ▶ three times
gikomāngīsha n ▶ <i>(shije)i> to knock with
guca (-keye) v ▶ 1. to be day, to dawn, 2. to be clean, pure
bwakeye good morning
bwakeye good morning
guca (-ciye) v ▶ 1. to cut, to sever, 2. to rip off, 3. to break, 4. to reach menopause, 5. to pass through <i>(used in many idioms)i>
guca ururāsago phr ▶ making incisions, cuts to treat sick person <i>(trad. med.)i>
gucaca (-cace) v ▶ 1. to question, 2. to examine, 3. to ask another to repeat to check his veracity
gucacūra (-cacūye) v ▶ 1. to cut in even lengths, 2. to sort good grain from bad
gucafura (-cafuye) v ▶ to be dirty
gucagagura (-cagaguye) v ▶ to break to bits, chop up in pieces
gucakīra (-cakīye) v ▶ 1. to seize, 2. to take, 3. to grab, 4. to catch, to capture
gucambagirana (-cambagiranye) v ▶ 1. to stir around, 2. to struggle, 3. to not stay in place
gucāna (-cānye) v ▶ 1. to make a fire, to kindle, 2. to turn against one you've loved
gucānira (-cāniye) v ▶ 1. to keep a fire going, 2. to make fire for <i>(for someone or cows etc.)i>
gucānwa (-cānywe) v ▶ to be lighted, burned
gucapura (-capuye) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. to take a picture, 2. draw a picture
gucēkūka (-cēkūtse) v ▶ to be pale, pallid
gucereza (-cereje) v ▶ 1. to be silent, 2. to silence
gucibwamwo (-cibwemwo) v ▶ to have diarrhea
gucīka (-cītse) v ▶ 1. to break <i>(vi)i>, 2. to tear <i>(vi)i>, 3. to melt <i>(vi)i>, 4. to become, 5. to escape
gucīka ivutu (-cītse) phr ▶ 1. to lose one's head, 2. to be terrified
gucīkāna (-cīkānye) v ▶ 1. to die, 2. to agonize
gucikira (-cikiye) v ▶ to move to another chieftanship, to move away or escape <i>(because of famine for example)i>
gucīkira (-cīkiye) v ▶ 1. to bend over, bend the foot, 2. to elope, go to husband without being properly married
gucīkiza (-cīkije) v ▶ 1. to talk with someone to try to persuade her to elope, 2. to take wife without marrying her properly
gucimbataza (-cimbataje) v ▶ 1. to cause to arrive, 2. to bring to pass, 3. to multiply
gucīra (-cīriye) v ▶ 1. to determine, 2. to think, 3. to spit, expectorate
gucīra amate (-cīriye) phr ▶ to spit
guciririka (-ciriritse) v ▶ to be energetic, agile
gucobogora (-cobogoye) v ▶ 1. to become poor after wealth, 2. to be tired and discouraged
gucobogoza (-cobogoje) v ▶ 1. to wear out <i>(vt)i>, 2. to exhaust, 3. to exaggerate, 4. to speak hatefully to another, 5. to tarnish, besmirch, smirch
gucokera (-cokeye) v ▶ to be immersed, plunge
gucokeza (-cokeje) v ▶ to immerse, plunge in <i>(vt)i>
gucōkōra (-cōkōye) v ▶ 1. to despise, 2. to slander
gucūcagira (-cūcagiye) v ▶ to sprinkle <i>(vt)i>
gucūcagiza (-cūcagije) v ▶ to sprinkle with, help to sprinkle
gucucuma (-cucumye) v ▶ to stir, mix thoroughly
gucudika (-cuditse) v ▶ 1. to be reconciled, 2. to have fellowship or friendship with
gucukūmbura (-cukūmbuye) v ▶ 1. to explore, 2. to navigate the internet
gucūmba (-cūmvye) v ▶ 1. to make bread, 2. to mix <i>(dough)i>, 2. to knead
gucumbagira (-cumbagiye) v ▶ 1. to limp, 2. to be lame
gucūmbika (-cūmbitse) v ▶ 1. to camp, 2. to stay temporarily
gucūmbīsha (-cūmbīshije) v ▶ to cause to knead, knead with
gucumita (-cumise) v ▶ to pierce
gucumitana (-cumitanye) v ▶ to pierce each other
gucumitira (-cumitiye) v ▶ to pierce at, for another
gucumitīsha (-cumitīshije) v ▶ to cause to pierce, pierce with
gucumitwa (-cumiswe) v ▶ to be pierced
gucumukura (-cumukuye) v ▶ 1. to suffer, to have pain, 2. to fail, 3. to be in distress, 4. to work hard
gucumura (-cumuye) v ▶ 1. to sin, 2. to commit a crime
gucuna (-cunnye) v ▶ to ask persistently, although refused
gucuna (-cunye) v ▶ 1. to be fortunate, lucky, free from trouble when others are having it, 2. to be carefree,
gucunaguriza (-cunagurije) v ▶ 1. to persist, 2. question carefully
gucunaguza (-cunaguje) v ▶ 1. to persist, 2. to question carefully
gucuncubura (-cuncubuye) v ▶ 1. to dump all out at once, 2. to spill
gucungūra (-cungūye) v ▶ to leave an intention or place
gucūnguza (-cūnguje) v ▶ to redeem with
gucūra (-cūye) v ▶ 1. to marry a widow and go to her kraal, 2. to bring a wife back that's gone home, 3. to lead or send back <i>(esp. cows)i>, 4. to address the people <i>(used only of king or other authority)i>
gucurama (-curamye) v ▶ 1. to bow down, 2. to lie on one's side, 3. to be placed wrong end to
gucuramika (-curamitse) v ▶ to turn upside down
gucurarānga (-curarānze) v ▶ to play a musical instrument
gucurika (-curitse) v ▶ to turn upside down or wrong end to, to be upside down or wrong end to
gucurikanya (-curikanye) v ▶ to speak evil of one another
gucurikiranya (-curikiranije) v ▶ to place objects together in irregular fashion – end for end
gucurīra (-curīriye) v ▶ 1. to call to someone that cannot answer, 2. to make fun of someone by recalling the good he has lost
gucurīra intimba (-curīriye) phr ▶ to sing or play a sad song
gucurīsha (-curīshije) v ▶ to cause to forge, forge with
gucurūra (-curūye) v ▶ to turn right side up
gucururīsha (-cururīshije) v ▶ to use something to make profit
gucūza (-cūjije) v ▶ to remind <i>(maliciously)i> of one who is dead, or something forgotten
gufasha (-fashije) v ▶ to help, to aid, to assist, to support
gufata neza (-fashe) phr ▶ 1. to manage well, 2. to be responsible
gufatana (-fatanye) v ▶ 1. to stick together, 2. coagulate, thicken <i>(vi)i>
gufatana urunana (-fatanye) phr ▶ to form a circle by holding hands
gufatanya (-fatanije) v ▶ 1. to have fellowship, 2. to connect with one another, 3. to stick together <i>(vt)i>
gufatira (-fatiye) v ▶ take hold of something <i>(and for something)i>
gufobeka (-fobetse) v ▶ 1. to hide, 2. speak in a mysterious language, 3. explain poorly
gufobōra (-fobōye) v ▶ 1. to reveal, 2. explain, 3. speak clearly
gufobōrwa (-fobōwe) v ▶ 1. to be revealed, 2. to be explained
gufuba (-fuvye) v ▶ 1. to wear, 2. to hide <i>(vi)i>
gufudika (-fuditse) v ▶ 1. to reverse syllables in word, 2. to speak carelessly, 3. to be careless
gufufahaza (-fufahaje) v ▶ to treat patient but he doesn't recover
gufūha (-fūshe) v ▶ 1. to breathe heavily and noisily, 2. to yearn over, 3. want one thing and that alone, 4. to purpose to revenge
gufuhagira (-fuhagiye) v ▶ 1. to snort with rage, 2. to snore
gufuhira (-fuhiye) v ▶ to be zealous to accomplish
gufukura (-fukuye) v ▶ to have sloping sides <i>(like soup dish)i>
gufunereza (-funereje) v ▶ to be too full <i>(as with food or as bag)i>
gufungura (-funguye) v ▶ 1. to dine, to eat <i>(used of people)i>, 2. serve food, 3. to dilute
gufunguza (-funguje) v ▶ 1. to ask for food or drink, 2. to dilute with
gufurama (-furamye) v ▶ 1. to go naked, 2. to be overcome with sleep and fall over – sleeping right there
gufurāngana (-furānganye) v ▶ to turn bad suddenly <i>(weather, attitude, etc.)i>
gufūrēka (-fūrētse) v ▶ 1. to smoke <i>(e.g. green wood)i>, 2. to breathe with difficulty <i>(child)i>
gufuruguta (-furuguse) v ▶ 1. to be in a hurry, 2. to work rapidly
gufurungana (-furunganye) v ▶ to turn bad suddenly <i>(weather, person's attitude, etc.)i>
gufurūra (-furūye) v ▶ to reveal, show, bring out of hiding
gufuta (-fuse) v ▶ 1. to erase, 2. to get over diarrhea
gufūtāna (-fūtānye) v ▶ 1. to be wicked, 2. to have bad habits <i>(after having been good)i>, 3. deteriorate, 4. to go backwards in possessions or habits
gufūtānuka (-fūtānutse) v ▶ to become good again <i>(having been bad)i>
gufutānya (-futānije) v ▶ 1. to grow thinner, 2. go backwards inadvertently
gufutīsha (-futīshije) v ▶ to stop diarrhea
gufyāta (-fyāse) v ▶ 1. to be flat <i>(esp. of nose)i>, 2. to flatten out <i>(vt)i>, 3. to tramp on something unintentionally
gufyātura (-fyātuye) v ▶ 1. to mould, to form, 2. to make bricks
gufyefyeta (-fyefyese) v ▶ to lick food off spoon or dish
gufyidikīra (-fyidikīye) v ▶ to do the impossible
gufyonyoka (-fyonyotse) v ▶ 1. to break completely <i>(vi)i>, 2. to mash <i>(vi)i>, 3. to be thoroughly cooked, 4. to be completely mashed from being stepped upon
gufyura (-fyuye) v ▶ to squeeze out seed of fruit
guha (-haye) v ▶ 1. to give, to give to, 2. to provide
guha agacīro (-haye) phr ▶ to treasure, to value, to cherish, hold dear, esteem,
guha akarorero (-haye) phr ▶ to give an example, to set an example, to model
guhababuka (-hababutse) v ▶ to be startled, to jump in surprise
guhabūra (-habūye) v ▶ to bring one back from far away
guhabwa (-habwe) v ▶ to be given, to receive <i>(from guha)i>
guhadikiriza (-hadikirije) v ▶ 1. to conjugate, to change prefixes, 2. to force something to change, 3. to coerce
guhaga (-haze) v ▶ 1. to begin to head up <i>(as grain)i>, 2. to fight one bigger than yourself, 3. to blow air into <i>(ball)i>
guhaga amatama (-haze) phr ▶ to try to give speech but feel restrained
guhagarara (-hagaraze) v ▶ 1. to stand, stand up straight, 2. to stop, to halt, 3. to wait
guhagarika umutima (-hagaritse) phr ▶ 1. to be troubled, frightened, 2. nervousness, anxiety, worry
guhāgīsha (-hāgīshije) v ▶ to cause to be satisfied, to satisfy with
guhahabuka (-hahabutse) v ▶ to jump in surprise
guhahama (-hahamye) v ▶ 1. tu jump with fear in heart, 2. to want something, but fear you won't get it
guhahamuka (-hahamutse) v ▶ to jump, stir or walk in one's sleep
guhahaza (-hahajije) v ▶ 1. to rule over, to dominate, 2. to mistreat, to oppress
guhakwa (-hatswe) v ▶ 1. to almost meet with accident but barely escape, 2. to be similar but not exactly the same
guhama (-hamye) v ▶ 1. to hate very strongly, 2. to be mean to, to mistreat, 3. to persecute
guhama (-hamye) v ▶ 1. to search for, 2. to stay in one place permanently
guhamagarana (-hamagaranye) v ▶ to call each other, to invite each other
guhāmba (-hāmvye) v ▶ 1. bury, 2. to dig in, dig under
guhāmbana (-hāmbanye) v ▶ to bury with <i>(someone)i>
guhāmbāra (-hāmbāye) v ▶ 1. to be wicked, 2. to be harsh, 3. to be tremendous, 4. to be very great, 5. to be violent
guhāmbīra (-hāmbīriye) v ▶ 1. to bind, to tie up, 2. to compel
guhāmbīrana (-hāmbīranye) v ▶ to tie each other
guhāmbīriza (-hāmbīrije) v ▶ to cause to tie, tie with
guhāmbīrwa (-hāmbīriwe) v ▶ to be tied
guhāmburuka (-hāmburutse) v ▶ to come untied
guhamburura (-hamburuye) v ▶ to untie
guhāmbururwa (-hāmburuwe) v ▶ to be untied
guhāmbwa (-hāmbwe) v ▶ to be buried
guhāmvya (-hāmvye) v ▶ 1. to meet, 2. catch up with, 3. to board
guhamya (-hamye) v ▶ 1. to declare, assert that a thing is true, to attest 2. witness
guhana (-hannye) v ▶ 1. to punish, 2. rebuke, 3. scold
guhāna (-hānye) v ▶ to give to each other <i>(from guha)i>
guhanagura (-hanaguye) v ▶ to wipe off
guhanagurira (-hanaguriye) v ▶ to wipe for, at
guhanagurwa (-hanaguwe) v ▶ to be wiped
guhanaguza (-hanaguje) v ▶ to cause to wipe, wipe with
guhānahāna (-hānahānye) v ▶ to give often to each other
guhanahana (-hanahanye) v ▶ to punish repeatedly
guhanantuka (-hanantutse) v ▶ to fall from high above
guhānda (-hānze) v ▶ 1. to prepare ground <i>(for amasaka)i>, 2. to pierce, scratch <i>(e.g. with nail)i>
guhandīsha (-handīshije) v ▶ 1. to cause to pierce, 2. cause to prepare ground
guhāndūra (-hāndūye) v ▶ to remove thorn or sliver
guhāndūza (-hāndūje) v ▶ to remove thorn with
guhāndwa (-hānzwe) v ▶ to be pricked <i>(by thorn)i>
guhānga (-hānze) v ▶ 1. to contemplate, 2. to invent
guhāngama (-hāngamye) v ▶ 1. to be strong, 2. to have authority <i>(esp. of kings or revered person)i>, 3. pay homage to a king
guhangana (-hanganye) v ▶ 1. to be facing each other, be directly in front of, 2. stare at one another
guhanganya (-hanganije) v ▶ to place facing each other
guhangāra (-hangāye) v ▶ 1. to be brave, fearless, 2. to be firm, 3. to confront
guhāngāza (-hāngāje) v ▶ 1. to close entrance with branches, 2. to defend, protect <i>(old meaning)i>, 3. to be almost time to do something
guhāngāza ukuboko (-hāngāje) phr ▶ to hold out arms to receive something
guhāngūra (-hāngūye) v ▶ to ask someone for what he's promised
guhanira (-haniye) v ▶ to punish at, for, because of
guhanirwa (-haniwe) v ▶ to be punished at, for, because of
guhanisha (-hanishije) v ▶ to cause to punish, to punish with
guhānjagira (--nje) v ▶ to compel someone to do something against his will
guhanūra (-hanūye) v ▶ 1. to admonish, 2. to warn, 3. to advise
guhanurira (-hanuriye) v ▶ to admonish at, for, because of
guhanurwa (-hanuwe) v ▶ to be admonished
guhanwa (-hanwe) v ▶ to be punished
guhānyuka (-hānyutse) v ▶ 1. to sprain, strain, 2. spread legs apart
guhara (-haze) v ▶ 1. to scrape, 2. damage, 3. to tan hides, 4. to yelp, 5. purr, 6. to be lacking <i>(usually stative)i>, to be incomplete
guharanira (-haraniye) v ▶ to strive for
guharara (-haraye) v ▶ 1. to start up from ground <i>(like locusts)i>, 2. to be fickle, 3. like for a short time, 4. to like novelties, 5. follow a fad
guharira (-hariye) v ▶ 1. to forgive, 2. to grant to, 3. to allow another to dominate, 4. to scrape, etc., at, for
guhārīra (-hārīriye) v ▶ 1. to argue, 2. to discuss, 3. to quarrel
guhāririza (-hāririje) v ▶ 1. to speak against, 2. to scold vehemently, 3. to cause to argue
guharirwa (-hariwe) v ▶ to be forgiven
guharisha (-harishije) v ▶ to scrape with
guharuruka (-harurutse) v ▶ 1. to let up work, 2. be bored with, 3. be displeased with, 4. to abandon
guhasha (--hije) v ▶ 1. to receive something as a gift or loan but return reluctantly and late, 2. to chase out quickly, 3. to refuse to go on helping someone
guhata (-hase) v ▶ to tighten a loose hoe
guhāta (-hāse) v ▶ to compel someone to do something against his will
guhaya (-haye) v ▶ to glorify, honor, exalt
guhayagiza (-hayagije) v ▶ to praise often
guhayira (-hayiye) v ▶ to praise for, before others
guhāza (-hājije) v ▶ 1. to satisfy, 2. to finish milking a cow
guhaza (-hajije) v ▶ 1. to leave out, omit, 2. lack, 3. to tan hides
guhāzāna (-hāzānye) v ▶ 1. to disagree, 2. to dispute, 3. to quarrel
guhāzwa (-hāgijwe) v ▶ to be satisfied
guhebūza (-hebūje) v ▶ 1. to tell someone that his friend has died, 2. to be perfect, complete, absolutely wonderful, 3. to surpass all others either good or bad, 4. to deny emphatically, 5. to discourage
guheha (-heshe) v ▶ 1. to blow along, 2. to wipe up <i>(esp. mother wiping baby)i>
guhekenya (-hekenye) v ▶ to chew, to nibble
guhēkwa (-hētswe) v ▶ to be carried on back
guhema (-hemye) v ▶ 1. to offer but take back, 2. to be insincere, 3. to make fun of, 4. to be ironic, sarcastic
guhēma (-hēmye) v ▶ 1. to breathe, 2. to live
guhemana (-hemanye) v ▶ to be insincere with each other
guhembūka (-hembūtse) v ▶ 1. to regain life, strength, 2. revive after fainting
guhembūra (-hembūye) v ▶ to revive <i>(vt)i>
guhembūrwa (-hembūwe) v ▶ to be revived
guhēmbwa (-hēmbwe) v ▶ to be paid, to receive a salary
guhemuka (-hemutse) v ▶ 1. to fail to keep one's word, 2. to disappoint, 3. to betray a secret
guhēmūka (-hēmūtse) v ▶ 1. to puff with exertion, 2. to sigh, 3. to breathe hard
guhemukira (-hemukiye) v ▶ 1. to disappoint, to fail another, 2. to deceive
guhēnda (-hēnze) v ▶ 1. to deceive, to cheat, 2. to be expensive
guhēndahēnda (-hēndahēnze) v ▶ to deceive in a light, joking way
guhēndana (-hēndanye) v ▶ 1. to deceive each other, 2. to be a skillful deceiver
guhēndēsha (-hēndēsheje) v ▶ to deceive by means of
guhēndwa (-hēnzwe) v ▶ to be deceived
guhenebēra (-henebēye) v ▶ 1. to perish, 2. to come to an end
guhēnga (-hēnze) v ▶ to set a time, do something at a set time
guhengama (-hengamye) v ▶ 1. to tip head to one side, 2. to lean over
guhēngeka (-hēngetse) v ▶ 1. to lay a thing on its side, 2. to tilt, to turn, 3. to slant <i>(vt)i>
guhēngēra (-hēngēreye) v ▶ to wait the right moment
guhengēshanya (-hengēshanije) v ▶ to speak hesitantly <i>(usually used with negative)i>
guhera (-heze) v ▶ 1. to finish <i>(vi)i>, come to an end, 2. to grind badly, coarsely, 3. to perish, to be dying
guhēra (-hēreye) v ▶ 1. to begin from, by, 2. to recompense, 3. give to, <i>(prepositional form of guha)i>
guheraheza (-heraheje) v ▶ 1. to finish completely, 2. to accomplish, 3. to perfect
guherana (-heranye) v ▶ to receive a loan and then not pay back
guheranira (-heraniye) v ▶ 1. to refuse to pay loan, 2. be dishonest
guherekezwa (-herekejwe) v ▶ 1. to be followed, 2. to be accompanied
guherengetera (-herengeteye) v ▶ to be coming to an end
guherengeteza (-herengeteje) v ▶ to finish <i>(vt)i>, to consume, finish completely
guhererana (-hereranye) v ▶ 1. to surround <i>(esp. country)i>, 2. to be beside
guherereza (-herereje) v ▶ 1. to put to one side, 2. to offer at, for, in the name of
guhēreza (-hēreje) v ▶ to give to
guherūka (-herūtse) v ▶ 1. to be last <i>(previous)i>, 2. to have done recently, 3. to have been at, 4. to come to do something
guhērwa (-hērewe) v ▶ 1. to be compensed, 2. be given
guhēsha (-hēsheje) v ▶ to give, cause to receive
guheterwa (-hetewe) v ▶ to receive a second time
guhetūra (-hetūye) v ▶ to go, or spread everywhere <i>(vi)i>
guheza (-heje) v ▶ 1. to finish, to complete, to end <i>(vt)i>, 2. to achieve, 3. to conclude, 4. to exhaust
<i>(often used for 'then' when one action is directly followed by another, e.g. Umwigisha ahanura abana, araheza arabasezera = the teacher admonished the children, then he bid them goodbye)i>
<i>(often used for 'then' when one action is directly followed by another, e.g. Umwigisha ahanura abana, araheza arabasezera = the teacher admonished the children, then he bid them goodbye)i>
guhibongoza (-hibongoje) v ▶ to sing very nicely
guhiga (-hize) v ▶ 1. to race, contest, 2. try to surpass another, 3. dispute, 4. threaten
guhigima (-higimye) v ▶ to hesitate, to be undecided
guhigimānga (-higimānze) v ▶ 1. to sigh with disgust or displeasure, 2. to hesitate, 3. to complain
guhīgūka (-hīgūtse) v ▶ to return from hunting
guhihima (-hihimye) v ▶ to speak where others hear voice but cannot distinguish words
guhīmba (-hīmvye) v ▶ 1. to be satisfied <i>(rude)i>, 2. to have plenty, 3. eat plenty, 4. be drunk <i>(used always in a very negative way)i>
guhimbagura (-himbaguye) v ▶ to cut in many pieces
guhīmbāra (-hīmbāye) v ▶ 1. to be happy, 2. be beautiful, 3. to please, 4 . to be agreeable, pleasing
guhīmbāza (-hīmbāje) v ▶ 1. to praise, 2. to celebrate, 3. make beautiful
guhīmbāzwa (-hīmbājwe) v ▶ to be praised, made happy
guhīmbira (-hīmbiye) v ▶ 1. to steal habitually, 2. to frequently stay away from home, 3. to have long hair
guhīmbura (-hīmbuye) v ▶ 1. to chop tree, 2. slice vegetables
guhindaganywa (-hindaganywe) v ▶ to have a chill with goose pimples
guhindānura (-hindānuye) v ▶ to draw things back together
guhindikirana (-hindikiranye) v ▶ 1. to fall down together <i>(usually in fright)i>, 2. to become ill one after another
guhinduka (-hindutse) v ▶ to change, to edit <i>(vi)i>
guhindukira (-hindukiye) v ▶ to turn around <i>(vi)i>
guhindura (-hinduye) v ▶ 1. to change, to edit, to modify <i>(vt)i>, to change the mind, 2. to translate, 3. to transform, 4. to adjust
guhīnga (-hīnze) v ▶ to twist <i>(as arm, rope, etc.)i>
guhīngāna (-hīngānye) v ▶ to disagree
guhīngītana (-hīngītanye) v ▶ to hesitate
guhīngūra (-hīngūye) v ▶ 1. to answer <i>(as on exam)i>, 2. find the solution, 3. to repair or improve another's work, 4. to exercise an art, trade, 5. be skillful, to perfect, 6. to return from running away
guhīngwa (-hīnzwe) v ▶ to be twisted
guhinyagara (-hinyagaye) v ▶ 1. to sprain, 2. dislocate a bone, 3. to twist one's foot
guhinyiza (-hinyije) v ▶ 1. to limp, 2. to be crippled
guhinyuka (-hinyutse) v ▶ to come to light, be known
guhinyura (-hinyuye) v ▶ 1. to know the facts of a case, to have judgment, to see through deceit, to discover the truth, 2. to turn against, 3. to scorn, disdain
guhinyurana (-hinyuranye) v ▶ to mistrust each other
guhinyuza (-hinyuje) v ▶ 1. to check over a thing, 2. to prove, give proof, 3. to convince, 4. to verify, 5. to condemn, 6. to disgrace, 7. to speak truth, 8. to divine
guhirika (-hiritse) v ▶ 1. to slant, 2. place obliquely
guhisha (-hishije) v ▶ <i>(vt)i> to hide, to conceal
guhishanya (-hishanije) v ▶ to hide something from each other
guhishūra (-hishūye) v ▶ 1. to reveal, to disclose, 2. remove from hiding
guhishwa (-hishijwe) v ▶ to be hidden
guhita (-hise) v ▶ 1. to pass, to pass by, 2. to give diarrhea
guhitamwo (-hisemwo) v ▶ to choose <i>(esp. an action)i>
guhitana (-hitanye) v ▶ 1. to take, 2. bring in passing
guhitanira (-hitaniye) v ▶ to take for someone in passing
guhitaniza (-hitanije) v ▶ to give something to someone, to take in passing
guhitira (-hitiye) v ▶ 1. to be put away, saved up for a year, 2. to be of the previous year <i>(beans, etc.)i>
guhitwa (-hiswe) v ▶ to have diarrhea
guhodoka (-hodotse) v ▶ to quench one's thirst, to cease to drink <i>(esp. cows)i>
guhofōra (-hofōye) v ▶ to rub eyes in order to see <i>(esp. one who has been sick with uburire, rheum)i>
guhogōmboka (-hogōmbotse) v ▶ to speak many words <i>(usually quite meaningless ones)i>
guhogora (-hogoye) v ▶ 1. to shout, talk loudly, 2. sing loudly
guhoma (-homye) v ▶ 1. to plaster, whitewash, 2. stick together <i>(vt)i>
guhōmba (-hōmvye) v ▶ 1. to be fragile <i>(esp. of clay pot)i>, 2. to be poorly made, 3. to lose, make no profit
guhōmbōka (-hōmbōtse) v ▶ to profit
guhomeka (-hometse) v ▶ to stick <i>(vi)i>
guhona (-honnye) v ▶ 1. to perish, 2. to be sterile
guhōnga (-hōnze) v ▶ 1. to bribe, 2. offer presents, 3. make reparations
guhōngera (-hōngeye) v ▶ 1. to pay homage to, 2. to bribe, 3. to make reparations
guhongoroka (-hongorotse) v ▶ to fall with a din
guhongorora (-hongoroye) v ▶ to cause to fall noisily
guhonōka (-honōtse) v ▶ to bear prolificly having been barren or fruitless
guhonoka (-honotse) v ▶ to rain heavily
guhonyora (-honyoye) v ▶ 1. to step on, trample on, crush with feet, 2. destroy, tear down, 3. make tracks
guhora (-hoze) v ▶ 1. to cool <i>(food or liquid)i> <i>(vi)i>, 2. to always do, continue, be eternal, 3. to be silent, become calm
guhōra (-hōye) v ▶ to avenge, to harm in order to avenge
guhorahabona (-horahabonye) v ▶ to live near a public place <i>(where many pass by)i>
guhorana (-horanye) v ▶ to always have, be with
guhorereza (-horereje) v ▶ 1. to appease, calm, 2. to silence
guhorōra (-horōye) v ▶ to give gift to bride so she'll talk
guhorōrwa (-horōwe) v ▶ to refuse to speak <i>(bride)i> until given money
guhotora (-hotoye) v ▶ to twist, to wring
guhotorera (-hotoreye) v ▶ to twist at, for
guhotorora (-hotoroye) v ▶ to untwist
guhotorwa (-hotowe) v ▶ to be twisted
guhōyahōya (-hōyahōye) v ▶ 1. to try to hinder from doing wrong, 2. to coax, 3. to reassure
guhuba (-huvye) v ▶ 1. to be lost, 2. be mistaken
guhubūka (-hubūtse) v ▶ 1. to find one's way <i>(after being lost)i>, 2. to understand
guhubūra (-hubūye) v ▶ 1. to show the way, put on the right path, 2. to warn, 3. advise, 4. comfort, 5. to propose, suggest
guhubura (-hubuye) v ▶ to dig and break through to hollow place
guhugūmba (-hugūmvye) v ▶ 1. to wander from place to place, to not stay at home, 2. to be fearful, uncertain, 3. to be double-minded
guhūha (-hūshe) v ▶ to blow, to stoke <i>(fire)i>
guhūhīsha (-hūhīshije) v ▶ to cause to blow, help to blow, blow with
guhuma (-humye) v ▶ to be blind
guhūma (-hūmye) v ▶ to howl <i>(like hyena or owl)i>
guhumaguza (-humaguje) v ▶ to blink a lot in trying to see
guhumāna (-humānye) v ▶ to be dirty, unclean, defiled
guhumānura (-humānuye) v ▶ 1. to purify, 2. make clean
guhumānya (-humānije) v ▶ 1. to dishonor, 2. defile, make unclean
guhumānywa (-humānijwe) v ▶ to be defiled
guhūmba (-hūmvye) v ▶ 1. to lie, 2. deceive, 3. do shameful things
guhumbira (-humbiye) v ▶ 1. to cut trees for building, 2. gather building materials
guhumbirira (-humbiriye) v ▶ to get building materials at, for
guhumbiza (-humbije) v ▶ to help gather building materials
guhumbūra (-humbūye) v ▶ to deceive, cheat
guhumēka (-humētse) v ▶ 1. to breathe, breathing, 2. to gasp, 3. to sigh, 4. to breath into, inspire
guhumirwa (-humiwe) v ▶ 1. to be unfortunate, to be unlucky, luckless, hapless, 2. be in difficulty, 3. 'haven't got a chance'
guhumīsha (-humīshije) v ▶ to blind
guhumūka (-humūtse) v ▶ to see after being blind
guhūmura (-hūmuye) v ▶ 1. to become calm, 2. to recover from fear or anger, 3. to be old but still strong
guhūmuriza (-hūmurije) v ▶ 1. to comfort, 2. reveal what is false
guhuna (-hunnye) v ▶ 1. to forget how to do something you once knew, 2. to forsake
guhūnda (-hūnze) v ▶ 1. to wear many clothes, 2. to form grains
guhūndagara (-hūndagaye) v ▶ 1. to be struck by lightning, 2. to fall to ground
guhūndagaza (-hūndagaje) v ▶ to strike <i>(thunder)i>
guhūngabana (-hūngabanye) v ▶ to blow <i>(in wind)i> <i>(vi)i>
guhūnguka (-hūngutse) v ▶ 1. to return from fleeing, 2. to fall from stalk
guhungura (-hunguye) v ▶ 1. to rubb off dirt, 2. to shell maize
guhunguruka (-hungurutse) v ▶ to drop fruit <i>(tree)i>
guhungurura (-hunguruye) v ▶ 1. to cause fruit or grain to fall, 2. to shake
guhūnja (-hūnje) v ▶ to clear away grass or brush in order to see path or object
guhunyereza (-hunyereje) v ▶ to squint
guhura (-huze) v ▶ 1. to refuse to eat what you've always eaten, 2. to take objects out of flesh <i>(as witch traditional doctor supposedly does)i>
guhūra (-hūye) v ▶ 1. to beat out beans, grain, to thresh, 2. to meet, to encounter, to get together with
guhurira (-huriye) v ▶ 1. to itch, 2. to have an eruption
guhuriza (-hurije) v ▶ to cause an eruption
guhusha (-hushije) v ▶ 1. to aim and miss, 2. fail to find
guhushagirika (-hushagiritse) v ▶ to go uncertain of the way
guhūza (-hūje) v ▶ 1. to put together, 2. to cause to meet, 3. to connect, to couple, to associate, 4. to coordinate
guhūza inama (-hūje) phr ▶ to take council together
guhuzēngwa (-huzēnwe) v ▶ 1. to shake in the wind, 2. to stagger, 3. to be floppy
guhuzēnwa (-huzēnywe) v ▶ to shake in the wind
guhwahuka (-hwahutse) v ▶ to be light <i>(in weight)i>
guhwahura (-hwahuye) v ▶ to make light <i>(weight)i>
guhwāmika (-hwāmitse) v ▶ 1. to put down, 2. prevent from speaking, 3. to calm, appease
guhwāna (-hwānye) v ▶ 1. to meet, 2. to be in agreement, 3. to match, to be equal
guhwānya (-hwānije) v ▶ to cause to meet, agree, join together
guhwebutsa (-hwebukije) v ▶ 1. to watch out for danger, 2. examine carefully
guhwēra (-hwēreye) v ▶ to die
guhwērera (-hwērereye) v ▶ to die at, for
guhwērerana (-hwēreranye) v ▶ to die with, in the arms of
guhwēreza (-hwēreje) v ▶ to cause to die
guhwerwa (-hwewe) v ▶ to be weaned <i>(animal)i>
guhweza (-hweje) v ▶ to wean <i>(of animals)i>
guhwibira (-hwibiriye) v ▶ to be twilight time
guhwihwisha (-hwihwishe) v ▶ 1. to not be certain who a person is, 2. to go carefully because you don't know the path well
guhwīnyiriza (-hwīnyirije) v ▶ to squint
guhwirima (-hwirimye) v ▶ to speak where others hear voice but cannot distinguish words
gukaba (-kavye) v ▶ to dry up, wither, wilt
gukabika (-kabitse) v ▶ to cause to wilt, dry up
gukabirana (-kabiranye) v ▶ to wilt
gukacagira (-kacagiye) v ▶ to walk noisily
gukacakaca (-kacakace) v ▶ to walk stealthily
gukākagura (-kākaguye) v ▶ to tear clothes off, to strip off <i>(vt)i>
gukakama (-kakamye) v ▶ 1. to be exuberant, vivacious, 2. to increase, 3. to swell or rise <i>(as beans, etc.)i>
gukakamisha (-kakamishije) v ▶ to cause to rise, swell
gukākura (-kākuye) v ▶ 1. to tear clothes <i>(in anger)i>, 2. to rip grass from house, etc.
gukama (-kamye) v ▶ 1. to milk, 2. to dry up, 3. evaporate, 4. decrease
gukāma (-kāmye) v ▶ to praise the wealth of another
gukamagura (-kamaguye) v ▶ to drink <i>(of king)i>
gukamangana (-kamanganye) v ▶ to disappear
gukāmba (-kāmvye) v ▶ 1. to begin to get wrinkled <i>(with age)i>, 2. to be clouded <i>(eyes)i>
gukamira (-kamiye) v ▶ to milk at, for
gukamīsha (-kamīshije) v ▶ to cause to milk, help to milk
gukamuka (-kamutse) v ▶ to dry up, to drip
gukamura (-kamuye) v ▶ to let drip
gukamwa (-kamwe) v ▶ to be milked
gukamya (-kamije) v ▶ 1. to cause to dry up, 2. empty out all of a liquid, 3. to absorb <i>(liquid)i>
gukana (-kannye) v ▶ 1. to smooth out, stretch out <i>(vt)i> <i>(as skin for drum)i>, 2. to speak evil of, 3. to threaten
gukanda (-kanze) v ▶ to tell chief that someone sends greetings <i>('bwakeye')i>
gukānga (-kānze) v ▶ 1. to scare, frighten, 2. to be shiny <i>(as silk cloth)i>
gukāngana (-kānganye) v ▶ to frighten each other
gukāngariza (-kāngarije) v ▶ to clean up field at, for
gukāngaza (-kāngaje) v ▶ 1. to clean up a field, 2. take away grass that's been hoed out
gukangīra (-kangīriye) v ▶ 1. to frighten unintentionally, 2. to threaten, scold
gukanguka (-kangutse) v ▶ 1. to wake up <i>(vi)i>, 2. to jump
gukāngwa (-kānzwe) v ▶ 1. to be frightened, thunderstruck, 2. to be taken sick suddenly <i>(supposedly from python looking at one)i>
gukanika (-kanitse) v ▶ 1. to repair, 2. to service
gukanira (-kaniye) v ▶ to have a grudge against
gukanjagura (-kanjaguye) v ▶ to mix things up and pack them down together
gukankamira (-kankamiye) v ▶ 1. to reprimand, 2. refuse strongly
gukānkamwa (-kānkamwe) v ▶ 1. to be cannibalistic, 2. to desire to harm another without reason
gukānya (-kānye) v ▶ 1. to wring out, squeeze, 2. to twist
gukānyura (-kānyuye) v ▶ to squeeze out juice to last drop
gukara (-kaze) v ▶ 1. to be savage, 2. fierce, cruel, harsh, 3. bitter
gukarabira (-karabiye) v ▶ to wash the hands in
gukarabīsha (-karabīshije) v ▶ 1. to cause to wash hands, wash with, 2. to offer to wash a guest's hands before a meal
gukarāngika (-karāngitse) v ▶ to roast easily
gukarāngwa (-karānzwe) v ▶ to be roasted, fried
gukariha (-karishe) v ▶ 1. to be sharp <i>(instrument)i>, 2. to be bitter
gukarihīsha (-karihīshije) v ▶ to cause to sharpen, sharpen with
gukarīsha (-karīhije) v ▶ 1. to sharpen, 2. excite, 3. stimulate
gukāshuka (-kāshutse) v ▶ to strain or sprain slightly
gukāshura (-kāshuye) v ▶ 1. to strain, 2. dislocate <i>(vt)i>
gukata (-kase) v ▶ to cut, to chop, to split <i>(from Sw.)i>
gukavya (-kabiye) v ▶ to put food in sun to dry, to dry up <i>(flower, corn silk)i>
gukayangana (-kayanganye) v ▶ to be dazzling, shining, to glisten
gukeba (-kevye) v ▶ 1. to cut <i>(meat, finger, cloth, paper, etc.)i>, 2. to carve, 3. to circumcise, 4. to prune
gukēba (-kēvye) v ▶ 1. to be jealous <i>(esp. between wives)i>, 2. to mistrust
gukebagiza (-kebagije) v ▶ to feel the way before one with foot or spear
gukebagura (-kebaguye) v ▶ to cut in pieces
gukebaguza (-kebaguje) v ▶ to look around on all sides
gukebanya (-kebanije) v ▶ to shake down to separate from dirt <i>(e.g. millet)i>
gukebuka (-kebutse) v ▶ 1. to see that someone wishes to see you alone, 2. to turn one's head, look behind
gukebura (-kebuye) v ▶ to signal to someone
gukeka (-ketse) v ▶ to cut up in small pieces
gukekana (-kekanye) v ▶ to chop person with sword
gukēkeranya (-kēkeranye) v ▶ to doubt, to hesitate
gukekēsha (-kekēsheje) v ▶ to cut with, help to cut
gukēkeza (-kēkejeje) v ▶ 1. to torment, 2. to deceive, 3. to rejoice in another's troubles
gukēmūra (-kēmūye) v ▶ 1. to clean, wipe off, wash <i>(esp. body)i>, 2. to butcher, 3. to cut wool of sheep or tail of animal, 4. to cut off top of tree
gukena (-kennye) v ▶ 1. to need, 2. to be poor, 3. be in want
gukēngēra (-kēngēreye) v ▶ 1. to disdain, 2. to despise, 3. to hate, 4. to be insolent to
gukēngereka (-kēngeretse) v ▶ to be despicable, despised
gukēngērwa (-kēngērewe) v ▶ to be despised, hated
gukenguruka (-kengurutse) v ▶ 1. to thank, 2. to be submissive
gukengurukira (-kengurukiye) v ▶ 1. to appreciate, 2. to be thankful to, for
gukengūza (-kengūje) v ▶ 1. to look carefully to see if anyone is there, 2. observe carefully
gukenuka (-kenutse) v ▶ 1. to have one's needs supplied, 2. to have an abundance
gukenura (-kenuye) v ▶ to relieve need
gukenyera (-kenyeye) v ▶ 1. to persist patiently, 2. prepare to fight, 3. to wear belt, girdle, to tie in at waist
gukenyerera (-kenyereye) v ▶ to persist patiently, in or at
gukenyeza (-kenyeje) v ▶ 1. to encircle, to surround, 2. to girdle with, tie clothes at waist with
gukenyuka (-kenyutse) v ▶ 1. to be fragile, 2. to die or break suddenly or unexpectedly
gukenyukirwa (-kenyukiriwe) v ▶ to be exhausted, attempt something beyond one's strength
gukera (-keze) v ▶ 1. to burn, 2. to be irritating to the mouth, 2. smart in mouth, 4. to slander
gukera (-kereye) v ▶ 1. to cut grass, tree, 2. to chop <i>(with axe)i>
gukēra (-kēreye) v ▶ 1. to rejoice at arrival of someone, 2. give warm welcome <i>(one does not say it of himself)i>
gukerebuka (-kerebutse) v ▶ to be intelligent, wise
gukerera (-kereye) v ▶ to saw, cut with sawing motion, cut neck of animal, cut grass
gukērērwa (-kērērewe) v ▶ to be late, to be short something
gukerukiriza (-kerukirije) v ▶ 1. to tell to, 2. to divulge <i>(tell something you shouldn't)i>
gukerutsa (-kerukije) v ▶ to say, tell, divulge
gukēsha (-kēsheje) v ▶ 1. to spend all night without sleeping, 2. to clean up a place
guketagura (-ketaguye) v ▶ to cut in chunks
gukēza (-kēje) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> to exercise <i>(as in gym class)i>
gukīka (-kītse) v ▶ 1. to slant <i>(vi)i>, 2. to be placed obliquely
gukīkama (-kīkamye) v ▶ 1. to slant <i>(vi and vt)i>, 2. to place obliquely
gukīkira (-kīkiye) v ▶ 1. to pass by, go around, 2. to lay someone on his side, 3. to take in one's arms <i>(baby)i>, to hug
gukīkiza (-kīkije) v ▶ to surround <i>(vt or vi)i>
gukīmbūka (-kīmbūtse) v ▶ to express one's thoughts, to stick up for another
gukīmbūkira (-kīmbūkiye) v ▶ to stick up for, point out truth to those arguing
gukina (-kinye) v ▶ 1. to play, 2. to screen <i>(film)i>
gukinagira (-kinagiye) v ▶ to jump about, go rapidly
gukinanga (-kinanze) v ▶ to waste one's time
gukīnga (-kīnze) v ▶ 1. to shield something, protect, shelter, 2. stand in another's light, 3. to close, to lock
gukīngīra (-kīngīriye) v ▶ to stand in another's light
gukīngiriza (-kīngirije) v ▶ to close, shield with
gukingīsha (-kingīshije) v ▶ to protect, cover with, close with
gukingitiranya (-kingitiranije) v ▶ to not say directly <i>('go around Robin Hood's barn')i>
gukīngūra (-kīngūye) v ▶ 1. to open, 2. to step aside to make light
gukīnguruka (-kīngurutse) v ▶ to open, step aside to let light in
gukira (-kize) v ▶ 1. to get well, recover, heal <i>(vi)i>, 2. to be safe, 3. to be rich
gukiranira (-kiraniye) v ▶ 1. to argue about, discuss, 2. to try to persuade
gukirānura (-kirānuye) v ▶ to straighten up <i>(vt)i>, to place in order, rearrange
gukirīsha (-kirīshije) v ▶ to heal with
gukiriza (-kirije) v ▶ to lift up, put higher
gukirizwa (-kirijwe) v ▶ to be lifted up
gukiza (-kijije) v ▶ 1. to heal <i>(vt)i>, 2. to save, 3. to deliver
gukizwa (-kijijwe) v ▶ to be saved, delivered
gukoba (-kovye) v ▶ 1. to make a litle hole in ground for planting a tree or plant, 2. to dig up sweet potato with fingers, dig as chicken does, 3. to strip one of his clothing
gukōba (-kōvye) v ▶ to draw up, roll up <i>(vi)i>, <i>(e.g. a skin that's been wet)i>
gukobeza (-kobeje) v ▶ to strive, persist more strongly than before
gukōbwa (-kowe) v ▶ to be paid for marriage
gukokeza (-kokeje) v ▶ singing for the hunt, rousing the hunting dog
gukōkōra (-kōkōye) v ▶ to cut off branches, to strip leaves from tree or stick
gukōkōrera (-kōkōreye) v ▶ to strip off leaves for, because of
gukoma (-komye) v ▶ 1. to strike, 2. to nudge, 3. to touch a person to attract his attention
gukoma indūru (-komye) phr ▶ to wail, give cry of alarm
gukomānga (-komānze) v ▶ to knock <i>(originally, to strike earth to make ants come out)i>
gukomāngira (-komāngiye) v ▶ to strike, knock for
gukomānya (-komānije) v ▶ 1. to strike one against the other <i>(as knees, etc., in fear or cold)i>, 2. to grit teeth, 3. to put wood on fire
gukomba (-komvye) v ▶ to curve finger <i>(as in scraping food from dish)i>
gukōmba (-kōmvye) v ▶ 1. to use up, finish food <i>(vt)i>, 2. to clean up one's plate completely
gukōmbōra (-kōmbōye) v ▶ to destroy, to take away completely, remove chief
gukomera (-komeye) v ▶ 1. to be well, to be strong, to be in good health, 2. to be difficult, to be hard, to be tough, robust, 3. to strike at, for
gukomereka (-komeretse) v ▶ to be wounded, injured
gukomeza (-komeje) v ▶ 1. to continue, to proceed, 2. make strong, 3. to persevere, to sustain, 4. to confirm
gukomoka (-komotse) v ▶ to be born of a certain family, to come from
gukomora (-komoye) v ▶ to bite <i>(serpent)i>
gukomorwa (-komowe) v ▶ to be bitten <i>(by snake)i>
gukōmvōmvoka (-kōmvōmvotse) v ▶ to finish completely <i>(vi)i>
gukōmvōmvora (-kōmvōmvoye) v ▶ to finish completely <i>(vt)i>, consume, destroy completely
gukomwa (-komwe) v ▶ 1. to be struck, 2. be displaced
gukona (-konnye) v ▶ 1. to cut off, 2. to prune, 3. to castrate, to make sterile
gukōndōka (-kōndōtse) v ▶ 1. to separate <i>(vi)i>, 2. to stop a thing because someone has repeatedly warned or advised you
gukōndōra (-kōndōye) v ▶ 1. to succeed in persuading someone to leave his evil ways, 2. to pick squash or corn from stalk
gukōndōrera (-kōndōreye) v ▶ 1. to go together to see something <i>(of many people)i>, 2. to help another to overcome an enemy
gukongereza (-kongereje) v ▶ to make a fire
gukōnja (-kōnje) v ▶ to be cold, to chill
gukonya (-konye) v ▶ to bend joint
gukora (-koze) v ▶ 1. to work, 2. to do, 3. to touch, 4. to make cough <i>(spit)i>, 5. to be fatal, 6. it's enough <i>(salt, medicine, etc.)i> in something else, 7. to produce
urakoze <i>(or, wakoze)i> thank you
uzoba ukoze thanks in advance
urakoze <i>(or, wakoze)i> thank you
uzoba ukoze thanks in advance
gukōra (-kōye) v ▶ 1. to eat what's left on peeling of roasted banana, etc. <i>(gukōra ibishishwa)i>, 2. to continually beg
gukoragura (-koraguye) v ▶ to cause to fall in abundance
gukoragurika (-koraguritse) v ▶ 1. to fall down continually, in abundance <i>(as branches blown down)i>, 2. to run downhill
gukoragurikira (-koragurikiye) v ▶ to fall continually at
gukorakora (-korakoye) v ▶ to touch, feel of, to be lightfingered
gukorana mu minwe na (-koranye) phr ▶ to shake hands with
gukoranya (-koranije) v ▶ to bring together, to cause to meet together, to assemble
gukorogoshora (-korogoshoye) v ▶ 1. to chip stone, 2. make holes in stone, 3. to hollow out
gukorokana v ▶ to fall with
gukoropa (-korofye) v ▶ to mop, wipe, swab
gukosha (-kosheje) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> to make a mistake
gukoshōra (-koshōye) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. to correct, to rectify, 2. to amend
gukosōra (-kosōye) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. to correct, to rectify, 2. to amend
gukovya (-kobeje) v ▶ to hurry, persist, be energetic, strive after
gukoza (-kojeje) v ▶ 1. to dip in sauce, to dunk, 2. to eat two kinds of food together
gukōza (-kōjeje) v ▶ to continually beg
gukuba (-kuvye) v ▶ 1. to fold, roll up, 2. to threaten to rain, 3. turn back, to have to return home because of bad news
gukubagura (-kubaguye) v ▶ 1. to box, 2. fight in fun, 3. to shave off fibers for thread
gukūbēba (-kūbēvye) v ▶ to drag along quickly <i>(as wind or river)i> <i>(vt)i>
gukubira (-kubiye) v ▶ 1. to fold on, around, 2. threaten to rain at
gukubita (-kubise) v ▶ 1. to beat, hit, 2. to whip
gukubitana (-kubitanye) v ▶ to hit each other
gukubūra (-kubūye) v ▶ to sweep, clean with brush
gukubūza (-kubūje) v ▶ to sweep with, help to sweep, cause to sweep
gukuka (-kutse) v ▶ to rise, to swell <i>(of anything containing leaven)i>
gukūkira (-kūkiye) v ▶ 1. to pertain to, 2. to be a part of, 3. to be subject to, to depend on
gukumakuma (-kumakumye) v ▶ to pile together <i>(vt)i>
gukūmbura (-kūmbuye) v ▶ to be lonesome for, to long for, to miss
gukūnda (-kūnze) v ▶ 1. to like, 2. to love, 3. to be in agreement, 4. to be easy
gukūndana (-kūndanye) v ▶ 1. to love each other, 2. to be romantic, 3. to be dating, to date
gukūndanīsha (-kūndanīshije) v ▶ to reconcile, cause to love each other
gukūndira (-kūndiye) v ▶ 1. to allow, 2. to love one for something
gukungagurika (-kungaguritse) v ▶ to fall and skin yourself
gukunguka (-kungutse) v ▶ to be skinned <i>(by falling)i>
gukungura (-kunguye) v ▶ to skin <i>(vt)i>, to throw on ground
gukurikirana (-kurikiranye) v ▶ 1. to follow one after the other, 2. to pursue, 3. to monitor
gukuririrwa (-kuririwe) v ▶ to be followed, to have younger brothers or sisters
gukurirwa (-kuririwe) v ▶ to be about to give birth, to expect <i>(a child)i>
gukurugutuza (-kurugutuje) v ▶ to clean ears with
gukurūngira (-kurūngiye) v ▶ to polish, make smooth
gukurura (-kuruye) v ▶ to drag along a very heavy thing
gukūrwakw ijambo phr ▶ 1. to be teachable, 2. willing to be admonished
gukuyēngeza (-kuyēngeje) v ▶ 1. to polish, 2. to smooth out
gukuza (-kujije) v ▶ 1. to cause to grow, to enlarge, 2. to bring up <i>(child)i>
gukuzwa (-kujijwe) v ▶ to be caused to grow, to be brought up <i>(child)i>
gukwākwānya (-kwākwānije) v ▶ to do quickly, to hurry
gukwēgēsha (-kwēgēsheje) v ▶ to cause to pull, help to pull, pull with
gukwema (-kwemye) v ▶ to grind
gukwemagura (-kwemaguye) v ▶ to grind quickly
gukwērwa (-kwērewe) v ▶ to receive the dowry
gukwikirīsha (-kwikirīshije) v ▶ to cause to put handle on, put on with
gukwīra (-kwīye) v ▶ 1. to be necessary, 2. be enough, to suffice, 3. to ought, 4. to be worthy, 5. to suit, 6. to be correct, 7. to become known everywhere, spread abroad <i>(vi)i>
gukwīragira (-kwīragiye) v ▶ to spread everywhere <i>(vi)i>
gukwīranya (-kwīranije) v ▶ to make suitable for
gupānga (-pānze) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. to prepare, 2. to wipe off, 3. to pitch <i>(tent)i>, 4. to spread out, 5. to set <i>(the table)i>
gupfa (-pfūye) v ▶ 1. to die, 2. to do anyhow, 3. to be in disagreement
gupfākara (-pfākaye) v ▶ to lose one's husband or wife by death
gupfāna (-pfānye) v ▶ 1. to die with, 2. to be a relative, 3. to lay blame on
gupfāpfāna (-pfāpfānye) v ▶ to deteriorate
gupfīnda (-pfīnze) v ▶ 1. to cast lots, 2. to ask riddles
gupfīndana (-pfīndanye) v ▶ to draw lots, divide by lot, to ask a riddle
gupfīndūra (-pfīndūye) v ▶ 1. to guess, 2. to divine, 3. to solve riddle
gupfīra (-pfīriye) v ▶ to die for, at, in the place of
gupfīsha (-pfīshije) v ▶ to lose <i>(by death)i>, cause to die
gupfūha (-pfūshe) v ▶ 1. to be dull <i>(instrument)i>, 2. to be angry, 3. to breathe heavily <i>(cow)i>
gupfūhagira (-pfūhagiye) v ▶ to snuff, snort, snort with anger <i>(esp. of bull)i>
gupfukamika (-pfukamitse) v ▶ to invite to kneel
gupfukīsha (-pfukīshije) v ▶ to cover with
gupfuma (-pfumye) v ▶ to prefer <i>(as the lesser of two evils)i>, would rather
gupfunagira (-pfunagiye) v ▶ to sob silently
gupfūnda (-pfūnze) v ▶ to cover mouth of another with hand to keep him from making a sound
gupfundikanya (-pfundikanije) v ▶ to tie together
gupfundikira (-pfundikiye) v ▶ to cover <i>(as dish, etc.)i>
gupfundikīsha (-pfundikīshije) v ▶ to cause to tie, tie with
gupfundikiza (-pfundikije) v ▶ to cover with, cause to cover
gupfundikwa (-pfunditswe) v ▶ to be tied, woven
gupfūnduka (-pfūndutse) v ▶ to go up in smoke
gupfunduka (-pfundutse) v ▶ to open, become untied
gupfundurura (-pfunduruye) v ▶ to loosen, open, untie
gupfunereza (-pfunereje) v ▶ to cause to eat a lot, to blow up <i>(vt)i>, or fill up <i>(vt)i>
gupfunya (-pfunye) v ▶ to bend joint, fold
gupfunya ijambo phr ▶ to be concise
gupfunyirana (-pfunyiranye) v ▶ to be folded, wrinkled
gupfunyiranya (-pfunyiranije) v ▶ to wrinkle <i>(vt)i>
gupfunyuka (-pfunyutse) v ▶ to become unwrinkled
gupfunywa (-pfunywe) v ▶ to be wrinkled
gupfūsha (-pfūshije) v ▶ to lose one's child <i>(by death)i>
gupfuvya (-pfubije) v ▶ to put something cool on a burn
gupfyina (-pfyinye) v ▶ to tease, act foolish <i>(in fun)i>
gupima (-pinye) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. to measure, 2. to examine, to assess, 3. to weigh, 4. to rate, to evaluate
gupoperaniriza (-poperanirije) v ▶ to unite in
gupoperanya (-poperanije) v ▶ to unite <i>(to put things of different types together)i>
gurtya adj ▶ like this <i>(see also gurtyo, like that)i>
gurtyo adj ▶ like that <i>(also durtyo, murtyo, bartyo, etc.)i>
gusa (-sa) v ▶ to resemble, to be like, to be similar
gusāba (-sāvye) v ▶ 1. to scatter, burst, disperse <i>(vi)i>, 2. crack, break in two <i>(all of these because container is too full)i>, 3. to be exhausted
gusābagira (-sābagiye) v ▶ to scatter everywhere <i>(vi)i>
gusabwa (-sabwe) v ▶ to be prayed to, asked for something
gusaduka (-sadutse) v ▶ to crack <i>(vi)i>
gusagaba (-sagavye) v ▶ 1. to have abundant leaves and branches, 2. to crawl along ground <i>(of vines)i>
gusagāra (-sagāye) v ▶ 1. to multiply <i>(vi)i>, be many <i>(esp. of cows, also of trees)i>, 2. to get in nose and cause to sneeze <i>(as pepper)i>
gusagaza (-sagaje) v ▶ 1. to surround, 2. to be in large group <i>(esp. cows, or people sitting)i>
gusāguka (-sāgutse) v ▶ 1. to be more, above, abundant, 2. to be too big
gusahiriza (-sahirije) v ▶ to cooperate in getting a job done quickly, to give someone a hand
gusahura (-sahuye) v ▶ 1. to steal, 2. to pillage, 3. to remove everything from burning house
gusakāza (-sakāje) v ▶ to roof with
gusakuza (-sakuje) v ▶ to gossip, talk, chatter
gusama (-samye) v ▶ 1. to hold from falling, 2. to catch something thrown <i>(as ball)i>
gusāma (-sāmye) v ▶ 1. to make a big noise, 2. to resound, make an echo, 3. make a bubbling sound
gusama inda (-samye) phr ▶ to conceive
gusamagira (-samagiye) v ▶ to memorize
gusamāra (-samāye) v ▶ 1. to look at in wonder, to be fascinated, 2. to look at without paying attention, to be inattentive, not pay attention
gusamāza (-samāje) v ▶ 1. to wait or long for, 2. to expect, 3. to do something that causes pleasure or amazement, 4. to distract
gusāmba (-sāmvye) v ▶ 1. to be in agony, to writhe, 2. to have spasms, 3. to declare one's case at a trial
gusāmbana (-sāmbanye) v ▶ to commit adultery, to fornicate
gusambūka (-sambūtse) v ▶ 1. to fall down <i>(house, etc.)i>, 2. to come to pieces
gusambūra (-sambūye) v ▶ to tear down, destroy, demolish, undo
gusana (-sanye) v ▶ to repair <i>(any woven thing)i>
gusanasana (-sanasanye) v ▶ to repair <i>(something absolutely worn out)i> repeatedly
gusānga (-sānze) v ▶ 1. to find, 2. to watch <i>(house)i>
gusangangura (-sanganguye) v ▶ to tear down, wipe out, destroy completely
gusanganwa (-sanganywe) v ▶ to be found in possession of
gusangiza (-sangije) v ▶ to give to another to share
gusanīsha (-sanīshije) v ▶ to cause to repair, repair with
gusanura (-sanuye) v ▶ to repair a house
gusanza (-shanje) v ▶ 1. to scatter <i>(vt)i>, 2. spread out on something <i>(vt)i>
gusānza (-sānje) v ▶ to take to someone where he is
gusanzāra (-sanzāye) v ▶ to scatter <i>(vi)i>, spill <i>(anything not liquid)i>
gusanzāza (-sanzāje) v ▶ to disperse, to scatter <i>(vt)i>
gusara (-saze) v ▶ to become crazy, foolish, to lose reason
gusaragurika (-saraguritse) v ▶ 1. to talk or act foolishly, as a crazy person, 2. to ferment quickly, 3. to reject counsel, 4. to be marked, scratched <i>(as cooking pot with design)i>, 5. to burst open in garden <i>(as overripe beans)i>
gusarura (-saruye) v ▶ to put design on pot, basket
gusasa (-shashe) v ▶ to stay at the king's or a chief's court for a time
inka zishashe amahembe maze of horns
inka zishashe amahembe maze of horns
gusasagara (-sasagaye) v ▶ to have many children when one is the last of the family
gusasāta (-sasāse) v ▶ to cause itching
gusasātwa (-sasāswe) v ▶ to itch
gusasira (-sasiye) v ▶ 1. to spread grass around something <i>(e.g. around coffee trees)i>, 2. to make bed for
gusāsīra (-sāsīye) v ▶ 1. to beat drum continuously, thus setting time for others beating, 2. to go to help another in his work
gusāsira (-sāsiriye) v ▶ to praise highly one of whom you've heard
gusāsīrira (-sāsīriye) v ▶ to rejoice in the coming of another
gusatagura (-sataguye) v ▶ to break to bits <i>(vi)i>
gusatagurika (-sataguritse) v ▶ to break to bits <i>(vi)i>
gusatagurwa (-sataguwe) v ▶ to be broken to bits
gusatura (-satuye) v ▶ to split wood, to cut lengthwise
gusaturira (-saturiye) v ▶ to split wood at, for
gusaturwa (-satuwe) v ▶ to be split
gusatuza (-satuje) v ▶ to cause to split, split with
guseba (-sevye) v ▶ to become barren <i>(from lack of fertilizer)i>
gusebana (-sebanye) v ▶ 1. to tattle <i>(in order to advance oneself)i>, 2. to gossip
gusefagura (-sefaguye) v ▶ to have hiccoughs repeatedly
gusefura (-sefuye) v ▶ to hiccough
gusega (-seze) v ▶ to climb <i>(tree)i>
gusegenya (-segenye) v ▶ to crowd up together <i>(people sitting on floor)i>
gusegenyeza (-segenyeje) v ▶ 1. to roll along, 2. to carry and put down frequently, 3. to crowd up together <i>(people sitting)i>
gusegerereza (-segerereje) v ▶ to beg habitually
gusegura (-seguye) v ▶ to put head on pillow
guseka (-setse) v ▶ 1. to ram into as a sheep does, 2. to butt, to bump into
gusekana (-sekanye) v ▶ to collide
gusekura (-sekuye) v ▶ 1. to shell or grind in wooden mortar, 2. to push forward, 3. to put down roughly, 4. to drop
gusekurira (-sekuriye) v ▶ to grind at, for
gusekurwa (-sekuwe) v ▶ to be ground in mortar
gusēmbēra (-sēmbēreye) v ▶ to sojourn <i>(esp. in search for place to build)i>
gusēmbereza (-sēmbereje) v ▶ to give lodging to stranger <i>(for several days)i>
gusemerera (-semereye) v ▶ to shout, call from hill to hill
gusēna (-sēnnye) v ▶ 1. to make smooth or level, 2. to polish
gusēnda (-sēnze) v ▶ to chase away, to drive out <i>(esp. evil spirits)i>
gusenga (-senze) v ▶ 1. to worship, to adore, 2. pray
gusengwa (-senzwe) v ▶ to be worshipped
gusēnya (-shenye) v ▶ to gather firewood
gusepfura (-sepfuye) v ▶ to hiccough
gusēra (-sēreye) v ▶ to grind at, for
gusērūka (-sērūtse) v ▶ 1. to degrade, deteriorate, 2. to fade
guserura (-seruye) v ▶ 1. to disclose, 2. to show, cause to appear, 3. make known
gusērūra (-sērūye) v ▶ 1. to cause to fade, 2. to cause to deteriorate
guserurwa (-seruwe) v ▶ to be disclosed
gusēsa (-sheshe) v ▶ 1. to empty out, 2. to spill, 3. to sprout <i>(millet)i>
gusēseka (-sēsetse) v ▶ to spill <i>(vi)i>
gusēsekara (-sēsekaye) v ▶ to run over, spill over, overflow
gusesēra (-sesēreye) v ▶ to penetrate the skin <i>(as thorn)i>
gusesereza (-sheshereje) v ▶ 1. to penetrate the skin <i>(esp. under fingernail)i>, 2. to hurt another's feelings
gusesērwa (-sesēwe) v ▶ 1. to have something penetrate the skin, 2. to be hurt by what someone says, 3. to be hurt <i>(as injury)i>
gusetsa (-sekeje) v ▶ 1. to entertain, 2. to make laugh, to be funny
gusēzera (-sēzeye) v ▶ 1. to bid goodbye, to dismiss, 2. to fix up nice place to sit <i>(old use)i>
gusezerana (-sezeranije) v ▶ 1. to promise <i>(each other)i>, 2. to engage, 3. to bid each other goodbye, 4. to make a contract
gusēzerera (-sēzereye) v ▶ 1. to say goodbye at, for, 2. to say goodbye, giving the permission to leave, 3. to prepare a place to sit for <i>(old use)i>
gusha (-hīye) v ▶ 1. to cook <i>(vi)i>, to burn <i>(vi)i>, 2. to ripen <i>(for certain fruits, esp. bananas)i>
gushāhura (-shāhuye) v ▶ to castrate, make sterile
gushāka (-shātse) v ▶ 1. to want, 2. to like, 3. to search
gushākashaka (-shakashātse) v ▶ to research, to enquire
gushakisha (-shakishije) v ▶ 1. to make look for, let search for, 2. to browse, to surfe <i>(internet)i>
gushāmira (-shāmiye) v ▶ to determine
gushāna (-shānnye) v ▶ to fall continuously <i>(rain)i>
gushānyūka (-shānyūtse) v ▶ to deteriorate, come apart, to get rutted or pitted from rain
gushāya (-shāye) v ▶ to be muddy, be stuck in mud
gushaza (-shajije) v ▶ 1. to try to get out of work, appear as working but really doing nothing, 2. to adorn, decorate, dress up
gushemagiza (-shemagije) v ▶ to praise
gushemeza (-shemeje) v ▶ to praise for something received
gushemezwa (-shemejwe) v ▶ to be praised
gushengera (-shengeye) v ▶ 1. to go to chief with trouble, complaint, 2. to visit someone important, 3. to pay homage to
gushengerera (-shengereye) v ▶ 1. to go to chief with trouble, complaint, 2. to visit someone important, 3. to pay homage to
gushengeza (-shengeje) v ▶ to take someone to chief <i>(or other)i>, esp. for trial or accusation
gushenguruka (-shengurutse) v ▶ to return from visiting chief
gushibama (-shibamye) v ▶ to stand erect for a long time
gushibuka (-shibutse) v ▶ to hurry, depart quickly
gushibura (-shibuye) v ▶ to hurl, repulse violently, to throw with force, reject
gushigikira (-shigikiye) v ▶ to hold up, prop <i>(something on ground, not high up)i>
gushigisha (-shigishe) v ▶ to stir porridge
gushika (-shitse) v ▶ 1. to arrive, 2. to reach, 3. to happen, take place
gushikama (-shikamye) v ▶ to make very strong, to be very strong, remain strong
gushikana (-shikanye) v ▶ to give, offer, make sacrifice, to arrive with
gushikira (-shikiye) v ▶ to arrive at, to attain, to achieve
gushikiriza (-shikirije) v ▶ to place on, give to, return to
gushikirwa (-shikiwe) v ▶ to receive presents
gushikiza (-shikije) v ▶ to slap <i>(gushikiza inshi)i>
gushikuka (-shikutse) v ▶ to pull out easily <i>(vi)i>
gushikura (-shikuye) v ▶ to extract, pull, tear away, bite, grab
gushikurwa (-shikuriwe) v ▶ 1. to jump when stung or bit, 2. to be pulled out
gushikuza (-shikuje) v ▶ to help pull out, pull out with
gushīma (-shīmye) v ▶ 1. to praise, 2. to be satisfied with, 3. to appreciate, to admire, 4. to congratulate
gushīmagiza (-shīmagije) v ▶ to glorify, honor before others
gushimika (-shimitse) v ▶ 1. to do one's duty, 2. to persist, to persevere, 3. to hold strongly
gushīmira (-shīmiye) v ▶ 1. to praise for, 2. to thank for
gushīmīsha (-shīmīshije) v ▶ to please, to cause praise to
gushīmwa (-shīmwe) v ▶ to be praised
gushīnga (-shīnze) v ▶ 1. to agree to, 2. to favor, 3. to decide, 4. to make a vow <i>(old custom of putting stick in ground as sign of agreement)i>, 5. to put stick in ground
gushīnga amano (-shīnze) phr ▶ 1. to run very fast, 2. to stand on tiptoe
gushīnga intahe (-shīnze) phr ▶ to witness
gushīngira (-shīngiye) v ▶ to be a wedding attendant
gushīngirwa (-shīngiwe) v ▶ to be accompanied to wedding <i>(as bride is)i>
gushingūra (-shingūye) v ▶ 1. to put away, take away, 2. pull up stake, to pull out, 3. to archive
gushīngwa (-shīnzwe) v ▶ to be agreed upon, to be driven in ground <i>(stake)i>
gushinyagura (-shinyaguye) v ▶ to treat with anger, to laugh for nothing
gushinyagurira (-shinyaguriye) v ▶ 1. to abuse <i>(verbally)i>, 2. to disgrace
gushinyanga (-shinyanze) v ▶ to grit one's teeth to avoid showing pain
gushinyiriza (-shinyirije) v ▶ 1. to endure, 2. to grit one's teeth to avoid crying out in pain
gushīra v ▶ <i>(verb without past)i> to be almost over <i>(night)i>
ijoro rishīra ubuca night is almost over, about to dawn
ijoro rishīra ubuca night is almost over, about to dawn
gushira (-shize) v ▶ 1. to put, to place, 2. to wear out, to finish <i>(vi)i>
gushira amanga (-shize) phr ▶ 1. to be brave, fearless, 2. to be determined
gushira igikonyo (-shize) phr ▶ to work with zeal, earnestness
gushira impungenge (-shize) phr ▶ to have good equilibrium <i>(see impungenge)i>
gushiraho (-shizeho) v ▶ 1. to put somewhere, to place somewhere, 2. to establish
gushiringitira (-shiringitiye) v ▶ 1. to rub to keep from swelling, 2. to be consumed <i>(e.g. candle)i>
gushīrīra (-shīrīye) v ▶ to run out bit by bit till all gone
gushirīsha (-shirīshije) v ▶ to use up, finish, cause to put
gushiruka (-shirutse) v ▶ ~ ubute to be zealous, energetic, active, diligent
gushiruka impungenge (-shirutse) phr ▶ to have vertigo, to feel dizzy
gushiruka umwete (-shirutse) phr ▶ to be zealous or energetic
gushirukanya (-shirukanye) v ▶ to be shameless, unafraid, bold
gushirwa (-shizwe) v ▶ 1. to not quit without accomplishing a certain thing, 2. to be convinced after proof or persuasion, to be satisfied, 3. to be astonished, 4. to be put
gushisha (-shishe) v ▶ 1. to be big, fat, chubby 2. to be flourishing <i>(of growing things, child)i>, 3. to be very dirty, unpleasant, repulsive, 4. to tie beans to hedge to dry
gushīshikara (-shīshikaye) v ▶ 1. to strive, 2. persist, persevere
gushīshītira (-shīshītiye) v ▶ to pat <i>(child)i>
gushīshōza (-shīshōje) v ▶ to verify what one has heard by asking many
gushishwa (-shishwe) v ▶ to be nauseated by repulsive thing
gushitsa (-shikije) v ▶ to cause to arrive
gushoboka (-shobotse) v ▶ 1. to be possible, to be feasible, 2. to be probable
gushobokera (-shobokeye) v ▶ to be possible for
gushohora (-shohoye) v ▶ 1. to unstitch, 2. to penetrate, 3. to arrive
gushōka (-shōtse) v ▶ 1. to do quickly <i>(esp. used by Batwa)i>, 2. to go to drink <i>(animals)i>, 3. to slip down on spear <i>(of meat they've put on tip – if it falls it's supposed to be diseased)i>, 4. to fall accidentally on spear and be injured
gushōnga (-shōnze) v ▶ 1. to melt, 2. to dissolve
gushōra (-shōye) v ▶ 1. to sell, 2. to lead animals to drink
gushukwa (-shukiwe) v ▶ 1. to be aroused, 2. to have an erection
gushungumirwa (-shungumiwe) v ▶ to be angry because of accusation
gushunguruka (-shungurutse) v ▶ to fall or jump from above, to tumble down, fall in cascade
gushūriza (-shūritse) v ▶ to blossom, to begin
gushuruza (-shuruje) v ▶ to have diarrhea
gushusha (-shushe) v ▶ to look like
gushushānya (-shushānije) v ▶ 1. to draw, 2. to picture, 3. to compare
gushūza (-shūrije) v ▶ to begin, to do first, to plant first
gushwabāduka (-shwabādutse) v ▶ to run out to see something <i>(usually of a crowd)i>, run from all sides
gushwāshwānuka (-shwāshwānutse) v ▶ to be happy, in a good humor
gushwiragira (-shwiragiye) v ▶ to scatter <i>(vi)i> <i>(seeds from tree)i>
gusība (-sīvye) v ▶ 1. to be absent, 2. to miss, to be short <i>(lacking)i>, 3. to abstain
gusiba (-sivye) v ▶ 1. to lie fallow, to cease to be used <i>(path)i>, 2. to slander
gusibanganya (-sibanganije) v ▶ 1. to blot out, dig up, plough badly, 2. to fail to do one's task, 3. to neglect one's work
gusībira (-sībiye) v ▶ to stay for a time, to stay at
gusībīsha (-sībīshije) v ▶ 1. to retain, 2. to cause to be absent
gusibūra (-sibūye) v ▶ 1. to write over, erase, 2. to clean out path
gusiduka (-sidutse) v ▶ to slide <i>(earth)i>, to collapse
gusiga (-size) v ▶ to leave behind
gusīga (-sīze) v ▶ 1. to anoint, 2. to rub <i>(ointment)i>, 3. to massage
gusigarana (-sigaranye) v ▶ to entrust to, leave with
gusigarira (-sigariye) v ▶ 1. to remain in the place of, 2. to replace
gusigaza (-sigaje) v ▶ to leave over, to leave a part of something, to cause to be left
gusigūra (-sigūye) v ▶ 1. to explain, 2. to preach
gusigūza (-sigūje) v ▶ to demand explanation
gusigūzanya (-sigūzanije) v ▶ to ask each other to explain
gusīgwa (-sīzwe) v ▶ to be rubbed, anointed
gusimbagurika (-simbaguritse) v ▶ 1. to jump, leap, 2. to do or answer quickly without thinking, 3. to pound <i>(heart)i>
gusīnda (-sīnze) v ▶ 1. to bully, 2. to mistreat, 3. to vex, to annoy
gusīndira (-sīndiye) v ▶ 1. to scold, 2. to insult, 3. to mistreat
gusīndirwa (-sīndiwe) v ▶ to be insulted, provoked
gusita (-sise) v ▶ to strike against in order to knock down <i>(e.g. shake dead tree in hole to break it loose)i>
gusituka (-situtse) v ▶ to fall down, collapse <i>(vi)i>
gusitukana (-situkanye) v ▶ to collapse with
gusitura (-situye) v ▶ to cause to fall in, collapse, to pull out by roots
gusōba (-sōvye) v ▶ to urinate
gusobaganya (-sobaganije) v ▶ 1. to do quickly, 2. to cook quickly <i>(vt)i>
gusobana (-sobanye) v ▶ to interlace, intermingle, intertwine, entwine
gusobanganya (-sobanganije) v ▶ to thoroughly mix up, interweave
gusobanuka (-sobanutse) v ▶ 1. to be explained, 2. to be explicable, 3. to be comprehensible, 4. to be sorted out
gusobanura (-sobanuye) v ▶ 1. to explain, interpret, 2. to sort out, to separate, to disentangle
gusobanurira (-sobanuriye) v ▶ 1. to explain to somebody, 2. to interpret for somebody
gusobanya (-sobanije) v ▶ to interlace, weave
gusobanywa (-sobanijwe) v ▶ to be interwoven
gusōbōka (-sōbōtse) v ▶ to go on tiptoe <i>(very softly)i>
gusogōta (-sogōse) v ▶ to pierce <i>(in order to kill)i>
gusogōtwa (-sogōswe) v ▶ to be pierced
gusohoka (-sohotse) v ▶ to go outside, to exit
gusohokera (-sohokeye) v ▶ to go outside for
gusohora (-sohoye) v ▶ 1. to take or put outside, 2. to ejaculate, to cum
gusohorwa (-sohowe) v ▶ to be put outside, to be thrown out, to be dismissed, to be fired
gusokōra (-sokōye) v ▶ to raise, draw, take out
gusōkōrānya (-sōkōrānye) v ▶ to ask each other riddles
gusokoroka (-sokorotse) v ▶ to go out to a certain place, to come out of
gusokorora (-sokoroye) v ▶ to take something out to an appointed place, to take out of, reveal
gusokorwa (-sokowe) v ▶ to be taken out, raised
gusōkōza (-sōkōje) v ▶ to ask riddle
gusōma (-sōmye) v ▶ 1. to kiss, 2. to sip, or drink from a reed
gusōmagura (-sōmaguye) v ▶ to kiss repeatedly, passionately
gusōmana (-sōmanye) v ▶ to kiss each other
gusōmborotsa (-sōmborokeje) v ▶ 1. to attack, 2. to provoke to fight
gusōmwa (-sōmwe) v ▶ 1. to be kissed, 2. to be drunk <i>(passive)i>
gusongora (-songoye) v ▶ to sharpen to a point, to be pointed
gusonoroka (-sonorotse) v ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> 1. to rip <i>(vi)i>, 2. to come unsewed
gusorora (-soroye) v ▶ to come up thickly and thus not do well <i>(of plants)i>
gusorōra (-sorōye) v ▶ 1. to buy a thing together and then divide it, 2. to add to what one has
gusorōranya (-sorōranije) v ▶ 1. to gather up, 2. to bring things and put them together to give to someone
gusōserwa (-sōsewe) v ▶ to find good, appetizing
gusōtōra (-sōtōye) v ▶ 1. to tease, 2. to pick a fight
gusōza (-shoje) v ▶ 1. to finish weaving an article, 2. to row, to paddle <i>(boat)i>
gusōzēra (-sōzēreye) v ▶ to finish, to complete
gusubira (-subiye) v ▶ to return, to go back <i>(other than where the speaker is)i>
gusubīra (-subīriye) v ▶ to repeat, to do again
gusubiramwo (-subiremwo) v ▶ to repeat
Mushobora gusubiramwo? Could you please repeat <i>(this)i>?
Mushobora gusubiramwo? Could you please repeat <i>(this)i>?
gusubīza (-shubije) v ▶ 1. to give back, cause to return, 2. to put back, 3. to result
gusūgereza (-shugereje) v ▶ to surround, beseige <i>(as in hunt or battle)i>
gusugerezwa (-shugerejwe) v ▶ to be beseiged
gusugurirwa (-suguriwe) v ▶ 1. to be cross, 2. to be offended, 3. to fight <i>(after afterthought)i>
gusuhūka (-suhūtse) v ▶ to emigrate, leave one's country because of famine
gusuhukira (-suhukiye) v ▶ to emigrate to
gusuhūkuruka (-suhūkurutse) v ▶ to return to one's country after famine is over
gusuhūza (-suhūje) v ▶ 1. to visit the sick, to visit the family of a deceased person, etc. 2. to go to give things to one whose house has burned
gusuka (-sutse) v ▶ 1. to pour into, 2. to deceive, tempt one into something and then leave him
gusukasuka (-sukasutse) v ▶ to deceive habitually
gusukiranya (-sukiranije) v ▶ 1. to add, 2. to mix together
gusuma (-sumye) v ▶ to go to find food
gusūma (-sūmye) v ▶ to fall in cascade <i>(as waterfall)i>
gusūmbana (-sūmbanye) v ▶ to not be equal in height or ability
gusūmbanya (-sūmbanije) v ▶ to arrange according to height or length
gusumburuka (-sumburutse) v ▶ to stand on tiptoe
gusumburukwa (-sumburutswe) v ▶ to stand on tiptoe to get something
gusūmira (-sūmiye) v ▶ to take hold of <i>(culprit)i>, to seize, to catch
gusūmirwa (-sūmiwe) v ▶ to be caught stealing
gusunura (-sunuye) v ▶ to push violently
gusunurana (-sunuranye) v ▶ to push each other violently
gusunūrwa (-sunūwe) v ▶ to be pushed violently
gusūra (-sūye) v ▶ 1. to search carefully, 2. to spy on, 3. to watch for, 4. to scatter seeds or dirt by scratching as chicken does
gusurira (-suriye) v ▶ 1. to pass gas, to fart, 2. to sting or bite <i>(insect)i>, 3. to cause to feel badly
gusūriranya (-sūriranije) v ▶ to splash and tumble <i>(water in river)i>, to tear along <i>(as rain sweeps away everything)i>, to dig out grass rapidly, to do quickly
gusurura (-suruye) v ▶ to be in need <i>(having lost one's possessions)i>
gususumira (-susumiye) v ▶ to tremble <i>(as hands in grasping or result of sickness)i>
gusūzugura (-sūzuguye) v ▶ to find fault with, despise, criticize
gusūzuguza (-sūzuguje) v ▶ to criticize, find fault with
gusūzuma (-sūzumye) v ▶ 1. to examine, 2. auscultate
gusūzumīsha (-sūzumīshije) v ▶ to cause to examine
gusūzumwa (-sūzumwe) v ▶ to be examined
guswāganya (-swāganye) v ▶ to joke, say things to make others laugh, to be kidding
guswera (-sweye) v ▶ to have sex, to have intercourse, to fuck <i>(only used of men, rude)i>
guswerana (-sweranye) v ▶ 1. to have sex with each other, to fuck each other <i>(rude)i>, 2. to have homosexual intercourse <i>(rude)i>
guswerana nk'imbwa phr ▶ to make love like dogs, to have homosexual intercourse <i>(derogative)i>
guswerwa (-swerwe) v ▶ to have sex, to have intercourse, to be fucked <i>(only used of women, rude)i>
guswingarara (-swingaraye) v ▶ feeling tipsy
gusya (-seye) v ▶ to grind
gusyēgenya (-syēgenye) v ▶ 1. to scrape feet on floor <i>(esp. because of itching)i>, 2. to kick violently <i>(child)i>
gusyēsha (-syēsheje) v ▶ to cause to grind
guta (-tāye) v ▶ 1. to throw away, to throw, to discard, 2. to lose
gutaba (-tavye) v ▶ 1. to dig up the earth, 2. to prepare a place for building, 3. to level
gutabagura (-tabaguye) v ▶ 1. to rend, 2. to devour, 3. tear in pieces
gutabāra (-tabāye) v ▶ 1. to help without expectation of reward, willingly, 2. to help in battle
gutabarara (-tabaraye) v ▶ to be wide, to take up space, to put out big spreading branches
gutabāruka (-tabārutse) v ▶ to return from war, from giving aid, to be at rest
gutabira (-tabiye) v ▶ to fertilize
gutabuka (-tabutse) v ▶ to tear <i>(vi)i>
gutabwa (-tabwe) v ▶ to be prepared for building
gutagara (-tagaye) v ▶ 1. to not accept judgment rendered, 2. to not accept helpful suggestions
gutāha ubukwe (-tāshe) phr ▶ to go to wedding feast
gutamānzuka (-tamānzutse) v ▶ to become light suddenly <i>(early morning just as darkness ends, or after eclipse)i>
gutamānzura (-tamānzuye) v ▶ to become light suddenly <i>(early morning just as darkness ends, or after eclipse)i>
gutāmba (-tāmvye) v ▶ to dance <i>(see also kwītāmba)i>
gutāmbira (-tāmbiye) v ▶ to dance in honor of
gutambuka (-tambutse) v ▶ 1. to advance, 2. to step, stride over
gutambukira (-tambukiye) v ▶ to stride over
gutambutsa (-tambukije) v ▶ to cause to step, stride
gutamika (-tamitse) v ▶ to put in the mouth of
gutāmirana (-tāmiranye) v ▶ to smell nice
gutamirwa (-tamiwe) v ▶ to be swallowed, put in mouth
gutamiza (-tamije) v ▶ to tire out, wear out <i>(vt)i>
gutāna (-tānye) v ▶ 1. to go separate ways, 2. to bring loss or failure, 3. to be unsuccessful, 4. to be unable to do what one attempts, 5. to lose one another
gutanakw ibirake phr ▶ to accuse each other of spoiling a plan
gutandukāna (-tandukānye) v ▶ 1. to separate <i>(vi)i>, 2. to cut off, chop off, sever, slice off, amputate, hack off, 3. to disconnect, 4. to part with, 5. to be different, be distinct
gutandukānya (-tandukānije) v ▶ 1. to separate <i>(vt)i>, 2. to distinguish
gutānga (-tānze) v ▶ 1. to offer, pay, give, submit, offer, proffer, hand in, send in, put forward, issue, supply, furnish, 2. precede, be ahead of, to arrive before, 3. to die <i>(of king)i>
gutangāra (-tangāye) v ▶ to marvel, to be astonished, to be amazed, to be astounded
gutangārira (-tangāriye) v ▶ 1. to admire, 2. to marvel at
gutangāza (-tangāje) v ▶ 1. to amaze, astound, astonish, 2. to surprise, 3. to impress
gutangīra (-tangīye) v ▶ 1. to precede, 2. to begin, to start
gutangīra (-tangīriye) v ▶ 1. to hinder, 2. to close or block path, 3. to dam up
gutāngirira (-tāngiriye) v ▶ to give for
gutangīriza (-tangīrije) v ▶ to cause to bar passage, to bar passage with
gutangīrwa (-tangīriwe) v ▶ to be hindered, have passage barred
gutāngīsha (-tāngīshije) v ▶ to cause to give
gutangīza (-tangīje) v ▶ 1. to initiate, 2. to inaugurate, 3. to cause to begin, 4. to start something
gutangura (-tanguye) v ▶ 1. to begin to, to start to, 2. to approach <i>(a lesson)i>
gutangurana (-tanguranye) v ▶ to begin together
gutangurira (-tanguriye) v ▶ to begin at, for
gutāngwa (-tānzwe) v ▶ to be given, paid
gutantamuka (-tantamutse) v ▶ to tear, rip up <i>(vi)i>
gutantamura (-tantamuye) v ▶ to tear, rip up <i>(vt)i>
gutānya (-tānije) v ▶ 1. to separate, to detach, 2. to divide, 3. to isolate, 4. send workers some to one place and some to another, to cut or split
gutara (-taze) v ▶ 1. to be late <i>(of rains)i>, to not fall, 2. to put near fire to dry, scorch or roast, 3. to put beer in a warm place, 4. to argue and swear that you're right, 5. to take one's case to chief knowing you're right
gutaragurika (-taraguritse) v ▶ to refuse to listen <i>(almost like a crazy person)i>
gutaramuka (-taramutse) v ▶ 1. to withdraw from room, 2. be raised
gutarataza (-tarataje) v ▶ to try over and over in several places and ways
gutāsura (-tāsuye) v ▶ to begin to rain <i>(after dry season)i>
gutāta (-tāse) v ▶ 1. to complain, 2. to scold, 3. to discuss, 4. to disagree, 5. to conflict
gutātira (-tātiye) v ▶ to complain to
gutātūka (-tātūtse) v ▶ 1. to separate from fighting <i>(vi)i>, 2. to be in agreement
gutātūra (-tātūye) v ▶ to separate fighters
gutāzīra (-tāzīye) v ▶ 1. to praise, 2. to thank
gute ▶ What's up? How is it? <i>(informal greeting among friends)i>
gute none phr ▶ What's up? How is it? <i>(informal greeting among friends)i>
gutebagana (-tebaganye) v ▶ to be late <i>(slightly)i>
gutebūkana (-tebūkanye) v ▶ to bring or take quickly
gutebūtsa (-tebūkije) v ▶ to do quickly
gutēga (-tēze) v ▶ to receive <i>(physically)i>
gutega (-teze) v ▶ 1. to hinder, to hamper, to impede, to obstruct, to prevent, 2. to trap, 3. to bet, 4. to be flat, level
guteganya (-teganyije) v ▶ 1. to anticipate, 2. to prepare, 3. to plan
gutegekanishwa (-tegekanishijwe) v ▶ to be obliged to adopt the less desirable of two plans
gutēgekanya (-tēgekanije) v ▶ 1. to hesitate between two actions, 2. to have several plans of what to do so that at least one will please the other people, 3. to have two methods of defending yourself, but use the one you hadn't planned on
gutegēra (-tegēreye) v ▶ 1. to think over, to understand, 2. to go to meet, to wait for
gutegereza (-tegereje) v ▶ 1. to understand after thinking over, 2. to cause to understand, 3. to wait for someone expected
gutegerezwa (-tegerejwe) v ▶ to be required, to be obliged
gutegūra (-tegūye) v ▶ 1. to prepare, 2. to organize, 3. to plan
gutēka (-tētse) v ▶ to cook <i>(vt)i> in water
gutēkera (-tēkeye) v ▶ 1. to tie up a bundle, 2. to prepare things for a trip
gutēkerera (-tēkereye) v ▶ 1. to tie up for, 2. prepare things for trip
gutēkereza (-tēkereje) v ▶ to be meek, mild, well-behaved
gutēkerwa (-tēkewe) v ▶ to be tied, wrapped up
gutēkēsha (-tēkēsheje) v ▶ to cause to cook, cook with
gutēmba (-tēmvye) v ▶ 1. to fall, flow, run <i>(as water)i>, 2. to be sloping
gutembagara (-tembagaye) v ▶ to roll <i>(vi)i>
gutēmbēra (-tēmbēreye) v ▶ 1. to move about, to travel around, to go for a walk <i>(Sw.)i>, 2. to visit
gutēmbera (-tēmbeye) v ▶ to flow into
gutemēsha (-temēsheje) v ▶ to cut with, cause to cut
gutemuka (-temutse) v ▶ 1. to cut easily <i>(vi)i>, 2. to burn easily, quickly, 3. to burn and break off <i>(as tree)i>, log <i>(vi)i>, 4. to slide <i>(earth)i>
gutemura (-temuye) v ▶ to cut with one blow
gutēngengera (-tēngengeye) v ▶ to produce heavily or abundantly
gutēngerera (-tēngereye) v ▶ to be loaded with fruit or grain <i>(tree, stalk)i>
gutenyēnya (-tenyēnye) v ▶ to investigate carefully a wrong
gutenzēkanya (-tenzekanye) v ▶ 1. to lose interest, 2. to not keep at the job faithfully
gutenzukirwa (-tenzukiwe) v ▶ to begin to feel better after being ill
gutenzūra (-tenzūye) v ▶ to be negligent, slacken, release partially
gutēra (-tēye) v ▶ 1. to throw, to cast, to fling, 2. to plant, 3. to cause, prompt, trigger, bring on, lead to
gutēra igise phr ▶ to make an effort <i>(at childbirth)i>
gutēra imbere phr ▶ to go forward, to make progress <i>(see imbere)i>
gutēra ubwōba phr ▶ to make afraid, to frighten, to scare
gutēra umugere phr ▶ to kick <i>(see umugere)i>
gutēragira (-tēragiye) v ▶ to help plant <i>(throw in the beans as other lifts soil)i>
gutērana (-tēranye) v ▶ to meet together, mix <i>(vi)i>
guteranūka (-teranūtse) v ▶ to separate <i>(vi)i>
gutēranya (-tēranije) v ▶ 1. to bring together, 2. to throw at each other, 3. to add, 4. to join
gutēraterana (-tērateranye) v ▶ to come one by one till there are many
gutereka (-teretse) v ▶ 1. to put a thing in its certain place, to put on the ground, 2. to deposit, 3. to offer gift, 4. to move something to another place
guterekēra (-terekēye) v ▶ 1. to offer to spirits, 2. to worship spirits or Kiranga
gutērēra (-tērēye) v ▶ 1. to put together to produce food for guests, 2. to help one another in loaning what is needed
guterura (-teruye) v ▶ 1. to lift up, 2. to carry, 3. to rape
guterūrira (-terūriye) v ▶ to lift up at, for, because of
guterūrwa (-terūwe) v ▶ to be lifted up
guterūza (-terūje) v ▶ to cause to lift up, lift up by means of
gutērwa (-tēwe) v ▶ 1. to be thrown, 2. to be planted, 3. to be caused, 4. to receive <i>(passive form of gutera)i>
gutēsha (-tēsheje) v ▶ 1. to hinder, 2. to cause to lose, 3. to deprive, 4. to inconvenience, to embarrass
gutēshwa (-tēshejwe) v ▶ to be hindered
gutēteka (-tētetse) v ▶ to make another feel badly over something he's done, to be easily deceived or mocked
gutetera (-teteye) v ▶ 1. to be thoroughly drenched and cold, 2. to be drawn up from cold or being burnt, 3. to dry up and be stiff <i>(food, clothes)i>, 4. to be burnt <i>(of food forgotten)i>, 5. to be very healthy or strong, 6. to be solid, 7. to be dry
gutētera (-tēteye) v ▶ to be absolutely full to brim
gutetereza (-tetereje) v ▶ to humiliate
gutētērwa (-tētērewe) v ▶ 1. to be made fun of, 2. to be humiliated, 3. to be speechless with shame or fear, 4. to be disconcerted
guteteza (-teteje) v ▶ to dry <i>(esp. with fire, as corn or grain)i>
gutēturura (-tēturuye) v ▶ to speak in someone's favor, to defend
gutezēkanya (-tezekanye) v ▶ 1. to lose interest, 2. to not keep at the job faithfully
gutēzūra (-tēzūye) v ▶ to fail to keep one's promise, to let go of what you've started to take or do, to lose interest
gutigita (-tigise) v ▶ to shake, to tremble <i>(vi)i> <i>(as earth)i>
gutika (-titse) v ▶ to tell fairy tales <i>(stories passed down from long ago)i>
gutikira (-tikiye) v ▶ to perish, be destroyed
gutikiza (-tikije) v ▶ to destroy, exterminate
gutimba (-timvye) v ▶ 1. to not feel anything, to be numb, 2. pay no attention to anything
gutīmba (-tīmvye) v ▶ to be damp, cold, chilled
gutinda (-tinze) v ▶ to be late, to finish by... <i>(Rw)i>
gutīnya (-tīnye) v ▶ 1. to fear, 2. to be timid
gutīnyīsha (-tīnyīshije) v ▶ to frighten
gutīra (-tīze) v ▶ to borrow <i>(money or a thing which will itself be returned)i>
gutirigana (-tiriganye) v ▶ to dislocate <i>(either parts of body, or other things)i> <i>(vi)i>
gutiriganya (-tiriganije) v ▶ to dislocate <i>(vt)i>
gutīriza (-tīrije) v ▶ to lend for, in the place of
gutītūka (-tītūtse) v ▶ to be despised, despicable, to be worn out <i>(of soil)i>, no longer produce
gutītūra (-tītūye) v ▶ 1. to hate, despise, 2. to disillusion, 3. to cause people to hate that which they had liked, 4. to lose original force, to weaken
gutītūza (-tītūje) v ▶ to cause to lose original force, to cause to disillusion
gutīza (-tīje) v ▶ to lend, loan <i>(that which will itself be returned)i>
gutobeka (-tobetse) v ▶ to have dirt in <i>(as water or milk)i>
gutobekeranīsha (-tobekeranīshije) v ▶ to pierce with
gutobekeranya (-tobekeranije) v ▶ to pierce through, to speak clearly, distinctly, understandably
gutoboka (-tobotse) v ▶ to get a hole in
gutōbōra (-tōbōye) v ▶ to pick <i>(peas, beans, berries)i> but not pull up vines
gutobora (-toboye) v ▶ 1. to pierce, make a hole, 2. to speak distinctly, 3. to be straight-forward, to have nothing to hide, 4. to hear well, 5. to complete a thing
gutoborera (-toboreye) v ▶ to pierce at, for
gutōbōrera (-tōbōreye) v ▶ to pick <i>(peas, beans, etc.)i> for, at
gutoborwa (-tobowe) v ▶ to be pierced
gutoboza (-toboje) v ▶ to cause to pierce, pierce with
gutōbōza (-tōbōje) v ▶ to cause to pick, pick with
gutogotesha (-togotesheje) v ▶ to simmer
gutōha (-tōshe) v ▶ to send forth shoots, to become green <i>(as grass when rain begins)i>
gutona (-tonnye) v ▶ to be favourite
gutōnda (-tōnze) v ▶ to stand in line, to line up <i>(vi)i>
gutōndeka (-tōndetse) v ▶ to list, enumerate
gutondekana (-tondekanye) v ▶ to march in a line
gutōndekanya (-tōndekanije) v ▶ to line up <i>(vt)i>
gutōndēsha (-tōndēsheje) v ▶ 1. to line up, 2. to list, <i>(vt)i>
gutoneka (-tonetse) v ▶ to hit a sore place
gutonekara (-tonekaye) v ▶ 1. to be sore <i>(from wound)i>, 2. to hurt <i>(vi)i>
gutonganya (-tonganije) v ▶ 1. to dispute, 2. to quarrel, 3. to chide, to scold
gutōngōka (-tōngōtse) v ▶ 1. to perish, 2. to be consumed
gutōngōra (-tōngōye) v ▶ 1. to consume <i>(fire)i>, 2. to take away completely, 3. to cut down trees left after fire has passed over
gutongoza (-tongoje) v ▶ 1. to leave grass and stuff growing in rugo, 2. to let hair grow long, 3. to lend something and not get it back soon, 4. to entrust something to another and it increases while there
gutōnyānga (-tōnyānze) v ▶ to drip, to trickle
gutōra (-tōye) v ▶ 1. to choose, to elect, to vote, 2. to invite, 3. to pick up, to pick, 4. to adopt <i>(habit)i>
gutōragura (-tōraguye) v ▶ to pick up here and there
gutōragurwa (-tōraguwe) v ▶ to be picked up <i>(wood)i>
gutōranya (-tōranije) v ▶ 1. to choose, 2. to appoint to a task
gutōrera (-tōreye) v ▶ to choose, pick up at, for
gutoroka (-torotse) v ▶ to escape <i>(e.g. as prisoner)i>
gutorora (-toroye) v ▶ to gather up little sticks, to glean
gutororokanya (-tororokanije) v ▶ 1. to come one by one, to add to little by little, 2. put together, gather up, collect
gutōrwa (-tōwe) v ▶ to be chosen, picked up
gutosekara (-tosekaye) v ▶ to get something in eye
gutosekaza (-tosekaje) v ▶ to fall in eye, hurt eye
gutosōra (-tosōye) v ▶ to remove a foreign article from eye <i>(or, from water, milk)i>
gutosōrwa (-tosōwe) v ▶ to have article taken from eye
gutota (-tose) v ▶ 1. to sprinkle 'medicine' around to protect from evil, 2. to be saturated
gutōta (-tōse) v ▶ 1. to go along right in path <i>(of animals)i>, 2. to not be side-tracked
gutotera (-toteye) v ▶ to put ground peanuts in food
gutotēsha (-totēsheje) v ▶ to saturate with
gutōza (-tōjeje) v ▶ to finish <i>(vt)i>
gutōza (-tōje) v ▶ to select a person to sell a thing or to bring tax
gutsiba (-tsivye) v ▶ to weave, plait
gutsīnda (-tsīnze) v ▶ 1. to defeat, win a case, 2. be victorious, to win, 3. to succeed
gutsindagiza (-tsindagije) v ▶ to press down with
gutsīndanīshiriza (-tsīndanīshirije) v ▶ to justify
gutsīndāza (-tsīndāje) v ▶ 1. to stay in one place permanently, 2. to fill up
gutsirita (-tsiritse) v ▶ 1. to rub, 2. to polish
gutsontsomera (-tsontsomeye) v ▶ to bite <i>(of person)i>
gutūba (-tūvye) v ▶ to grow smaller <i>(sometimes used of moon)i>
gutubika (-tubitse) v ▶ 1. to tie together, to tie up hole in sack, 2. to put on tourniquet
gutūbūka (-tūbūtse) v ▶ to grow larger <i>(sometimes used of moon)i>
gutuka (-tutse) v ▶ 1. to slander, 2. to swear at, 3. to insult
gutukana (-tukanye) v ▶ to slander each other, to yell at each other hateful things
gutukwa (-tutswe) v ▶ to be insulted, slandered
gutuma (-tumye) v ▶ 1. to send <i>(person, or message)i>, 2. to cause, prompt, be reason for, bring about, bring on, trigger, induce, lead to, result in
gutumagura (-tumaguye) v ▶ to hit repeatedly but gently with fist <i>(mother sometimes does it to child)i>
gutumbagana (-tumbaganye) v ▶ to be swollen, to swell <i>(esp. of dead animals, also of beans, etc.)i>
gutumbagura (-tumbaguye) v ▶ to stare without seeing
gutūmbēra (-tūmbēreye) v ▶ 1. to aim at, 2. to plan for, 3. to focus, to concentrate on, 4. to be directly in front of, looking toward
gutūmbereza (-tūmbereje) v ▶ 1. to make straight for, to arrange, 2. to aim for
gutumbūra (-tumbūye) v ▶ 1. to explain thoroughly, speak distinctly, 2. to tell what one has heard while eavesdropping, 2. to stoop
gutūmbūra (-tūmbūye) v ▶ 1. to cut down banana stalk, 2. to be a widow <i>(of chief, etc.)i>
gutumira (-tumiye) v ▶ to send to for, to invite
gutuna (-tunnye) v ▶ 1. to pucker, shrink <i>(vi)i>, 2. to lean forward preparing to run
gutūnda (-tūnze) v ▶ 1. to get mildewed, musty, 2. to move things to another place, to unload
gutūnga (-tūnze) v ▶ 1. to be rich, 2. to own, possess, 3. protect, 4. to raise <i>(animals)i>, 5. to excuse
gutūnga urutoke phr ▶ to point at
gutūngāna (-tūngānye) v ▶ to be very straight, perfect
gutūngānya (-tūngānije) v ▶ 1. to make perfect, 2. to put right, 3. to tidy, 4. to organise
gutūngīsha (-tūngīshije) v ▶ to make rich
gutuntura (-tuntuye) v ▶ to grieve <i>(vi)i>, be sad
gutunturirwa (-tunturiwe) v ▶ to grieve over, feel sad
gutura (-tuye) v ▶ to live at, to dwell, to inhabite, to reside
gutūra (-tūye) v ▶ 1. to remove load from head, 2. to lay down a burden, 3. to unload, to put down 4. to offer a gift
gutura ubuku phr ▶ to shout in sudden fear, to give a startled cry, to scream
guturagara (-turagaye) v ▶ 1. to thunder, 2. to make a loud frightening noise
guturika (-turitse) v ▶ 1. to burst, 2. to break out <i>(as with rash)i>, to erupt, 3. to explode, detonate, blow up
gutūrika (-tūritse) v ▶ to sit together talking for a long time
gutūringiga (-tūringize) v ▶ to sleep sitting up, to nod in sleep
guturira (-turiye) v ▶ to set fire to, to burn up <i>(vt)i>
guturumbura (-turumbuye) v ▶ 1. to stare at without seeing, 2. to chase others out of home
gutururuza (-tururuje) v ▶ 1. to push a person down where he belongs, 2. to squelch, 3. to prevent, to stop, 4. to convince, 5. to catch swarming bees
gutūta (-tūse) v ▶ to be hard, impossible to dig even though water is on top
gutūvya (-tūbije) v ▶ to make smaller, diminish <i>(vt)i>
gutūza (-tūjije) v ▶ to drop voice at end of sentence or expression
gutwara (-twaye) v ▶ 1. to drive <i>(car)i>, 2. to ride <i>(bike)i>, 3. to fly <i>(airplane)i>, 4. to lead
gutwara ikinga (-twaye) phr ▶ to ride a bicycle
gutwara imodoka (-twaye) phr ▶ to drive a car
gutwara indege (-twaye) phr ▶ to fly an airplane
gutwārira (-twāriye) v ▶ 1. to carry to, for, 2. to govern in name of
gutwārwa (-twāwe) v ▶ to be carried away, governed
gutwēngēsha (-twēngēsheje) v ▶ to cause to laugh, to be kidding
gutwēnza (--geje) v ▶ to cause to laugh, to be kidding
gutwīkīra (-twīkīriye) v ▶ to cover well, to veil, to disguise
hāko conj ▶ 1. rather than, 2. in place of
hākuno adv ▶ on this side <i>(of river or valley)i>
hākurya adv ▶ on the other side <i>(of river or valley)i>
hambavu prep ▶ beside, next to
hambewe excl ▶ <i>(exclamation of surprise)i>
hange ▶ kugenda ~ to go prepared with everything planned
hano adv ▶ here, this right here
hānze adv ▶ outside <i>(of house)i>
harakēye n ▶ it is day
haruguru adv ▶ toward the top, higher up, inner room
hē ▶ where? <i>(in questions only)i>
he ▶ which?
hēhe ▶ where? <i>(in questions only)i>
hīnga ▶ wait!
hīnge ▶ wait please! <i>(polite)i>
hīno adv ▶ on this side
hīrya ▶ beyond, on the other side <i>(of something but still on this side of river or valley)i>
hīyo ▶ on that side
je ▶ I, me
kabaza n ▶ interrogative <i>(grammar)i>
kabisa adv ▶ absolutely, totally, completely, certainly, surely <i>(Sw.)i>
Kabozambuba n ▶ April <i>(or March)i>
kagabwa n ▶ subjunctive <i>(gram.)i>
kahabwa 7 class 7
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ attribute <i>(gram.)i>
singular: aka-,aga- ▶ attribute <i>(gram.)i>
kajugujugu n ▶ helicopter
kamaramagāmbo 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. judge with final decision, 2. influential older man
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. judge with final decision, 2. influential older man
kaminūza 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ university
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ university
kanaka adv ▶ somehow, in some way
kane ▶ four times <i>(from -ne)i>
kangāhe phr ▶ how many times?
karibu excl ▶ welcome <i>(from Sw., lit: draw near)i>
karyenda 3 class 3
singular: i-,in- ▶ traditional sacred royal drum, hidden in its sanctuary and only brought forth on very rare occasions like the umuganuro festival
singular: i-,in- ▶ traditional sacred royal drum, hidden in its sanctuary and only brought forth on very rare occasions like the umuganuro festival
kēra adv ▶ 1. long ago, 2. far in the future
kidapfunyirana adj ▶ crease resistant, unbreakable
kimwe adv ▶ similarly, likewise, comparably, correspondingly <i>(from -mwe)i>
kira phr ▶ bless you! get well! <i>(imperative of gukira)i>
Kiranga 4 class 4
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(high priest of the Burundian traditional supreme god, mediator between the traditional god and man, today associated by Christians with the devil)i>
ubuzimuzimu fetishes
igihwēba, igishegu one dedicated to service of ~
kuvōvōta to give oneself to ~
kubāndwa to dance in honor of
kubāndwa to be devoted to his service
guterekēra to worship ~
singular: iki-,ic- ▶ <i>(high priest of the Burundian traditional supreme god, mediator between the traditional god and man, today associated by Christians with the devil)i>
ubuzimuzimu fetishes
igihwēba, igishegu one dedicated to service of ~
kuvōvōta to give oneself to ~
kubāndwa to dance in honor of
kubāndwa to be devoted to his service
guterekēra to worship ~
kiryohoye adj ▶ artistic
ko conj ▶ 1. since <i>(cause, not time)i>, 2. that, 3. as
koko adv ▶ indeed, truly, really, in fact
komite 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ committee <i>(from Fr.)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ committee <i>(from Fr.)i>
Kristo 1 class 1
singular: umu- ▶ Christ
singular: umu- ▶ Christ
ku prep ▶ 1. on, upon, 2. at, 3. to <i>(the outside of a thing)i>, 4. from <i>(outside of a thing)i>, 5. over
ku mamina ngohe phr ▶ noon <i>(when one has to tip head back to see the sun)i>
ku musase phr ▶ morning between 9 and 10 o'clock
kuba (-baye) v ▶ 1. to be, 2. to become, 3. to live
habaye iki? what happened?
uzoba ukoze thanks in advance
habaye iki? what happened?
uzoba ukoze thanks in advance
kubabara (-babaye) v ▶ 1. to suffer, hurt, 2. to be sad <i>(vi)i>, 3. to care about, 4. to feel, experience <i>(negative emotion)i>
kubabarira (-babariye) v ▶ 1. to forgive, 2. to excuse, 3. to sympathize
kubabarirwa (-babariwe) v ▶ to be forgiven
kubabaza (-babaje) v ▶ 1. tu hurt, injure <i>(vt)i>, cause to suffer <i>(from kubabara)i>, 2. to bother
kubabuka (-babutse) v ▶ to be singed, scorched
kubabura (-babuye) v ▶ to singe, scorch, burn quickly <i>(vt)i>
kubaburisha (-baburishije) v ▶ to cause to burn, burn with
kubaduka (-badutse) v ▶ 1. to get up quickly, 2. to grow well
kubāga (-bāze) v ▶ 1. tu butcher, to slaughter, dress an animal, 2. to operate
kubagabaga (-bagabaze) v ▶ to stroll about as if one had nothing else to do
kubāgīsha (-bāgīshije) v ▶ to cause to butcher, butcher with
kubaho (-bayeho) v ▶ to be alive
kubāmba (-bāmvye) v ▶ 1. to stretch out skin to dry by putting sharpened pegs around edges, 2. to crucify
kubāmbīsha (-bāmbīshije) v ▶ to cause to crucify, to nail with
kubāmbura (-bāmbuye) v ▶ 1. to remove from cross, 2. to remove skin from drying
kubamwo (-yemwo) v ▶ to be inside
kubāna (-bānye) v ▶ to live together
kubāndānya (-bāndānije) v ▶ 1. to continue to go, to go further, 2. to continue <i>(vt)i>
kubanduka (-bandutse) v ▶ separate from <i>(vi)i>
kubāndūra (-bāndūye) v ▶ 1. to pry up, 2. push out <i>(e.g. wind bulges out cloth)i>, 3. to appear suddenly <i>(as sun at dawn)i>
kubāndwa (-bānzwe) v ▶ 1. to dance in honor of Kiranga, 2. to be devoted to his service
kubāngikana (-bāngikanye) v ▶ 1. to be near, adjacent, beside, 2. to be parallel
kubāngikanya (-bāngikanije) v ▶ 1. to start a job before finishing the previous one, 2. do two things at once, 3. to place two things parallel, or side by side
kubāngiriza (-bāngirije) v ▶ to take firm hold of
kubanguka (-bangutse) v ▶ 1. to be easily done, to be quickly done, 2. to do in a hurry, 3. to be active, 4. to be direct, 5. to be skillful
kubangura (-banguye) v ▶ 1. to grasp in peparation to strike, 2. to prepare oneself to strike
kubangūra (-bangūye) v ▶ 1. to diminish, 2. to relax, 3. to take another's place in watching
kubangūranya (-bangūranije) v ▶ 1. to make peace, 2. to separate fighters
kubangurira (-banguriye) v ▶ to raise one's arm to strike or to pull a bow
kubānza (-bānje) v ▶ to begin by, to do first
kubanziriza (-banzirije) v ▶ to precede, begin by
kubarira (-bariye) v ▶ 1. to tell, 2. to inform, 3. to talk <i>(from kubara)i>
kubarīra (-barīriye) v ▶ to sew, to stitch up
kubaririkiza (-baririkije) v ▶ to ask over and over again
kubariritsa (-baririkije) v ▶ to seek information about someone
kubariza (-barije) v ▶ 1. to ask of, 2. question for
kubaruruka (-barurutse) v ▶ 1. to come unsewn, 2. to rip <i>(vi)i>, 3. to abandon
kubarurura (-baruruye) v ▶ 1. to unsew, 2. to rip <i>(vt)i>
kubāsha (-bāshije) v ▶ to be able to <i>(physically)i>
kubāta (-bāse) v ▶ to be flat, flatten out <i>(vi)i>
kubatirīsha (-batirīshije) v ▶ to baptize with
kubatīza (-batījije) v ▶ to baptize
kubatīzwa (-batījijwe) v ▶ to be baptized
kubaza (-bajije) v ▶ 1. to ask question, to question, 2. to interrogate <i>(from kubara)i>, 3. to request
kubāza (-bāje) v ▶ to plane, work with wood
kubazagiza (-bazagije) v ▶ to ask many questions
kubazwa (-bajwe) v ▶ 1. to be asked, 2. be examined
kubeba (-bevye) v ▶ to stoke <i>(fire)i>
kubega (-beze) v ▶ to break off a piece <i>(e.g. bread)i>
kubembeteranya (-bembeteranije) v ▶ to try to persuade someone in an underhanded way
kubembetereza (-bembetereje) v ▶ to tell someone something indirectly in order not to hurt him
kubēnga (-bēnze) v ▶ to refuse <i>(esp. girl to refuse to marry a certain man)i>
kubēnguka (-bēngutse) v ▶ 1. to fall in love, 2. to choose a spouse
kubēnja (-bēnje) v ▶ 1. to ripen, 2. become yellow or reddish
kubēnjūka (-bēnjūtse) v ▶ 1. to fade, 2. become pale, yellowish green, 3. to change color
kubēra (-bereye) v ▶ to be suitable, apt <i>(prepositional form of kuba)i>
kubera conj ▶ because
kuber'iki because of what?, why?
kuber'iki because of what?, why?
kubērwa (-bēwe) v ▶ 1. to be dressed becomingly, 2. to be worthy of, 3. to merit
kubēsha (-bēshe) v ▶ to lie
kubēshabesha (-bēshabeshe) v ▶ to tell little lies, to fool
kubēshaho (-bēshejeho) v ▶ to cause to live, give life to <i>(from kuba)i>
kubēshana (-bēshanye) v ▶ to lie about each other
kubēshera (-bēsheye) v ▶ to lie about
kubēsherwa (-bēshewe) v ▶ to be lied about
kubetera (-beteye) v ▶ to put yeast in beer
kubigira ku mpaka (-gize) phr ▶ to do it on purpose <i>(see impaka)i>
kubīha (-bīshe) v ▶ 1. to be sour, 2. to be bitter
kubīkīra (-bīkīye) v ▶ 1. to book <i>(a room, hotel)i> 2. to fix place for new baby, 3. to wrap up baby
kubīngūra (-bīngūye) v ▶ 1. to slap in the face, 2. to sideswipe
kubira (-bize) v ▶ 1. to boil <i>(vi)i>, 2. to ferment
kubira icuya (-bize) phr ▶ to perspire, to sweat
kubirika (-biritse) v ▶ to throw stick on ground which tumbles end over end
kubīsha (-bīhije) v ▶ to make bitter, sour
kubisiriza (-bisirije) v ▶ to stand in a certain place to allow another to pass
kubītsa (-bīkije) v ▶ to entrust, leave something with someone <i>(from kubika)i>
kubiza (-bijije) v ▶ to boil <i>(vt)i>
kubobōka (-bobōtse) v ▶ 1. to be full of air <i>(as ball)i>, 2. to be full <i>(having eaten)i>
kubobōta (-bobōse) v ▶ to plead earnestly for something
kubobōtereza (-bobōtereje) v ▶ 1. to ask for daily, secretly, 2. to tell something in a kind, easy way
kubobōteza (-bobōteje) v ▶ to speak very beseechingly
kubōga (-bōze) v ▶ 1. to spit up milk <i>(of baby)i>, 2. to be full, 3. to be overflowing
kubōgabōga (-bōgabōze) v ▶ to overflow, be full to overflowing
kubogeka (-bogetse) v ▶ to start to head up <i>(of grains)i>
kuboha (-boshe) v ▶ to tie, to bind
kubohana (-bohanye) v ▶ to tie each other
kuboheka (-bohetse) v ▶ to be easily tied
kubohera (-boheye) v ▶ to tie at, for
kuboherwa (-bohewe) v ▶ to be tied at, because of
kubohēsha (-bohēsheje) v ▶ to tie with, cause to tie
kubohēshwa (-bohēshejwe) v ▶ to be tied with, caused to be tied
kubohōka (-bohōtse) v ▶ to come untied
kubohōra (-bohōye) v ▶ to untie <i>(from kuboha)i>
kubohwa (-boshwe) v ▶ to be tied
kubōmba (-bōmvye) v ▶ to imbibe, drink in
kubōmbeka (-bōmbetse) v ▶ to be in water, to absorb
kubōmboka (-bōmbotse) v ▶ 1. to swell up, 2. get big <i>(e.g. skin in water)i>, 3. get soft in water <i>(from kubomba)i>
kubomborana (-bomboranye) v ▶ 1. to make a great noise, 2. strike together <i>(vi)i>
kubomboranya (-bomboranije) v ▶ 1. to clash together, 2. to strike <i>(vt)i>
kuboneka (-bonetse) v ▶ 1. to appear, be visible, to seem, 2. to be accessible, available, obtainable
kubonekēsha (-bonekēsheje) v ▶ to place in sight
kubonera (-boneye) v ▶ to see for, find at, see by
kubora (-boze) v ▶ to rot, spoil <i>(vi)i>
kuborera (-boreye) v ▶ to spoil at
kuborōga (-borōze) v ▶ 1. to wail, 2. cry out for help, 3. to moan, 4. rumble in stomach
kuboza (-bojeje) v ▶ to rot, spoil <i>(vt)i>
kubozwa (-bojejwe) v ▶ to be caused to spoil
kubūbika (-būbitse) v ▶ to blister <i>(vi)i>
kubugiriza (-bugirije) v ▶ to make a big noise to hinder others from hearing
kubukabuka (-bukabutse) v ▶ 1. to be very kind to, 2. to take very good care of
kubūmba (-būmvye) v ▶ 1. to mold, work with clay <i>(bricks, pottery)i>, 2. to satisfy, 3. be sufficient for
kubūmbīsha (-būmbīshije) v ▶ to cause to mold, mold with
kubūndabūnda (-būndabūnze) v ▶ 1. to hide oneself, 2. sneak along, 3. to go along stooped over
kubundikīra (-bundikīye) v ▶ 1. to hatch <i>(vt)i>, 2. to brood, 3. to incubate
kubūnga (-būnze) v ▶ 1. to be often sick <i>( indwara irambungamwo)i> 2. to search for a buyer, 3. to aggravate a fight
kubūngira (-būngiye) v ▶ 1. to search for a buyer for, at, 2. to move to a new chieftanchip in order to be with a certain person
kubūngirana (-būngiranye) v ▶ 1. to share, have things in common, 2. to visit a friend
kubūngwa (-būnzwe) v ▶ 1. to be wormy, 2. to have weevils
kubura (-buze) v ▶ 1. to lack, 2. fail to find, 3. to miss, 4. to lose control over
kubūra (-būze) v ▶ 1. to warn of danger, 2. to announce something
kubura Shinge na Rugero (-buze) phr ▶ to lose control, to fail badly <i>(Shinge and Rugero are two strategic hills that Rwanda lost to Burundi in a famous historic battle between the two kingdoms)i>
kubūranira (-būraniye) v ▶ to plead the case of, at, in place of, to intercede for
kuburanirwa (-buraniwe) v ▶ to be hungry after hunting for food in various places
kubūranya (-būranije) v ▶ to defend oneself, take case to chief
kubūranya (-būranye) v ▶ 1. to defend oneself when accused, 2. to take case to chief or court
kubūrira (-būriye) v ▶ 1. to tell what's going to happen, 2. to announce, notify, inform, 3. to warn of danger
kubuza (-bujije) v ▶ 1. to hinder, prevent, suppress, 2. to forbid, to prohibit
kubuzwa (-bujijwe) v ▶ to be hindered, prevented
kubwa ▶ 1. according to, 2. on account of, 3. because of, 4. for the sake of
kubwagura (-bwaguye) v ▶ to give birth to, to litter <i>(as dog, etc.)i>
kubwīririkanya (-bwīririkanije) v ▶ to be in agreement
kubwīriza (-bwīrije) v ▶ to command <i>(from kubwira)i>
kudadarara (-dadaraye) v ▶ 1. to be rigid, straight, hard, 2. to refuse to acknowledge one's wrong
kudadira (-dadiye) v ▶ 1. to lock one up, 2. to tie firmly
kudadura (-daduye) v ▶ to untie, set free
kudaga (-daze) v ▶ to tie securely
kudāga (-dāze) v ▶ 1. to be amused <i>(child)i>, 2. to enjoy oneself
kudāguza (-dāguje) v ▶ 1. to go uncertainly, 2. to stumble
kudaha (-dashe) v ▶ 1. to draw or dip water, 2. cause to vomit
kudahira (-dahiye) v ▶ to bring water
kudahīsha (-dahīshije) v ▶ to dip water with
kudahwa (-dashwe) v ▶ to vomit
kudandahirwa (-dandahiwe) v ▶ to be drunk enough to feel superior
kudandikanya (-dandikanije) v ▶ to twist fibers in making thread or rope
kudashoboka (-dashobotse) v ▶ to be impossible
kudayadaya (-dayadaye) v ▶ 1. to be very happy, 2. to be untroubled, 3. go gaily
kudayāngwa (-dayānzwe) v ▶ 1. to act foolish, 2. to tease
kudebagura (-debaguye) v ▶ 1. to speak foolishly, 2. to be unintelligent, 3. to be ignorant <i>(used in NT for barbarous)i>
kudedēmba (-dedēmvye) v ▶ 1. to be delirious, 2. to rave
kudedēmvya (-dedēmvye) v ▶ 1. to make delirious, 2. to ask stupid or indiscreet questions
kudēgedwa (-dēgezwe) v ▶ to shiver, shake, tremble in fear
kudegemwa (-degemwe) v ▶ to shiver, shake, tremble in fear
kudeha (-deshe) v ▶ 1. to be lazy, 2. to refuse to give the name of a dead person
kudehūra (-dehūye) v ▶ 1. to lose one's zeal or enthusiasm, 2. to fail to do what you intended
kudemwademwa (-demwademwe) v ▶ to be soft and springy <i>(as earth in swamp)i>
kudēnda (-dēnze) v ▶ to be too big for <i>(e.g. garment)i>
kudendebukirwa (-dendebukiwe) v ▶ 1. to be weak, 2. to be tired without reason, 3. to be faint
kudendekeranya (-dendekeranije) v ▶ 1. to make excuses, to exonerate oneself, 2. to lie, 3. to deceive
kudēndūka (-dēndūtse) v ▶ 1. to die, perish <i>(esp. of one who has been ill for a long time)i>, 2. to break completely <i>(bone)i> <i>(vi)i>
kudesa (-deshe) v ▶ embroider
kudibuka (-dibuye) v ▶ to fall <i>(into water or food)i>
kudidagira (-didagiye) v ▶ to have palpitations <i>(med.)i>, to have heart racing
kudīgadīga (-dīgadīze) v ▶ to tickle
kudigiriza (-digirije) v ▶ 1. to threaten, 2. to frighten, 3. to boast over another
kudiridimba (-diridimvye) v ▶ to run like a little child
kudirigiza (-dirigije) v ▶ to hurry <i>(of child only)i>
kudiririmba (-diririmvye) v ▶ to run like a little child
kudōbēra (-dōbēye) v ▶ to walk about in house without permission
kudobera (-dobeye) v ▶ to sink <i>(as in water)i>
kudoda (-doze) v ▶ to tap, strike, rap, strike one article against another
kudodomwa (-dodomwe) v ▶ to have diarrhea
kudohōka (-dohōtse) v ▶ 1. to come apart <i>(e.g. chains)i>, 2. to escape, 3. to get thin
kudoma (-domye) v ▶ to mark, print, stamp, put spots on something
kudōmbagiza (-dōmbagije) v ▶ to choose things or people from group not in consecutive order
kudomeka (-dometse) v ▶ to light, to kindle <i>(fire, lamp)i>
kudondōra (-dondōye) v ▶ to describe
kudondōza (-dondōje) v ▶ to ask for particulars or a description
kududubiza (-dudubije) v ▶ to pour forth water <i>(as a spring)i>
kudūga (-dūze) v ▶ 1. to go up <i>(as a hill)i>, to ascend, 2. to rise <i>(as bread, or anything containing leaven)i>, 3. to increase
kudūmba (-dūmvye) v ▶ to dunk, do dip in salt
kudūndēga (-dūndēze) v ▶ 1. to be still alive, 2. to be well <i>(often used of old people)i>
kudunduhirwa (-dunduhiwe) v ▶ 1. to be 'fed up' with something, 2. to be disgusted with something because of its frequency
kudundumirwa (-dundumiwe) v ▶ 1. to be at the end of one's patience, 2. to be discouraged, 3. to complain in heart at not having gotten what one wanted
kudundūra (-dundūye) v ▶ to bulge, to stick out <i>(as garment with something under it)i>
kugaba (-gavye) v ▶ 1. to rule over, dominate, be master, 2. to be on guard, prepared for, 3. to pass out gifts
kugāba (-gāvye) v ▶ 1. to be rebellious, 2. be disobedient
kugābagāba (-gābagāvye) v ▶ to be rebellious
kugābagābira (-gābagābiye) v ▶ 1. to be rebellious against, 2. disobedient to
kugabāngānya (-gabāngānije) v ▶ 1. to put in different places, 2. divide up <i>(loads)i> among several
kugabanuka (-gabanutse) v ▶ 1. to diminish, to reduce, 2. to be weak, 3. to separate oneself
kugabanya (-gabanije) v ▶ 1. to reduce, to diminish, 2. to divide, 3. to limit, 4. to restrict
kugabanywa (-gabanijwe) v ▶ to be divided, diminished
kugabira (-gabiye) v ▶ 1. to determine, 2. to give a present
kugabiriza (-gabirije) v ▶ to be prepared to do or run quickly
kugabirwa (-gabiwe) v ▶ to receive a gift
kugabitanya (-gabitanye) v ▶ 1. to be very wicked, 2. to sin
kugabura (-gabuye) v ▶ 1. to divide, 2. to distribute, 3. to share
kugaburira (-gaburiye) v ▶ 1. to feed, 2. divide, 3. distribute, 4. to provide
kugaburirwa (-gaburiwe) v ▶ 1. to be fed, 2. be given a portion
kugaburura (-gaburuye) v ▶ to fail to do what you started
kugaduka (-gadutse) v ▶ 1. to be dry, to dry up, 2. to die suddenly
kugāguka (-gāgutse) v ▶ to be split open <i>(flesh, when wounded)i>
kugamba (-gamvye) v ▶ 1. to talk, 2. give a discourse
kugambarara (-gambaraye) v ▶ 1. to complain, 2. be disobedient, 3. obey unwillingly
kugamburukira (-gamburukiye) v ▶ to be obedient to
kugana (-ganye) v ▶ to tell stories of long ago
kugana (-gannye) v ▶ to squeeze juice from bananas
kugandūka (-gandūtse) v ▶ to be obedient, submissive
kugandūkira (-gandūkiye) v ▶ to be obedient to
kugānga (-gānze) v ▶ to urinate <i>(cows)i>
kugangabuka (-gangabutse) v ▶ 1. to suddenly get angry when you've been talking nicely, 2. to be startled out of sleep
kugangarara (-gangaraye) v ▶ to lie about waiting on someone
kugānīrira (-gānīriye) v ▶ to converse with
kuganūka (-ganūtse) v ▶ 1. to send greetings, 2. to go home <i>(often used in farewell to one's superior: ndaganutse)i>
kuganūtsa (-ganūkije) v ▶ to send greetings
kuganya (-ganye) v ▶ 1. to be anxious, 2. to be troubled, 3. be in grief, to mourn
kuganyira (-ganyiye) v ▶ 1. to be anxious, 2. troubled, 3. be in grief. 4. to moan, 5. to complain
kuganyīsha (-ganyīshije) v ▶ to cause to be anxious, troubled
kugānza (-gānje) v ▶ to rule over, govern <i>(past also njije)i>
ganza, sabwe! long live the king! <i>(greeting to superior)i>
ganza, sabwe! long live the king! <i>(greeting to superior)i>
kugaragara (-garagaye) v ▶ 1. to be empty, 2. open to view, 3. to be evident, apparent, to be obvious
kugaragaza (-garagaje) v ▶ 1. to empty, make empty, 2. to reveal, 3. to display
kugaragura (-garaguye) v ▶ 1. to look things over in prospect of buying, 2. to turn over and over <i>(vt)i>, 3. to palpate, to examine
kugaragurika (-garaguritse) v ▶ 1. to writhe, 2. toss about on ground, 3. change opinion often
kugarama (-garamye) v ▶ 1. to be flat <i>(as plate)i>, 2. to lie on back
kugaramanga (-garamanye) v ▶ to be idle
kugaramāngira (-garamāngiye) v ▶ 1. to be a tramp, wander about, 2. fail to give what one promised
kugarānzura (-garānzuye) v ▶ 1. to serve king, 2. to open, 3. to unfold
kugarānzuza (-garānzuje) v ▶ to unfold with, cause to unfold
kugararisha (-gararishije) v ▶ to stir up revolt
kugarariza (-gararije) v ▶ 1. to rebel, revolt, 2. refuse to listen to authority
kugaruka (-garutse) v ▶ to return <i>(vi)i> to place where speaker is
kugarukana (-garukanye) v ▶ to return <i>(vt)i>, return with
kugarukira (-garukiye) v ▶ 1. to return to, 2. take the side of
kugarura (-garuye) v ▶ to bring back, cause to return
kugāsha (-gāshe) v ▶ to spoil <i>(vi)i> <i>(foods)i>
kugāshīsha (-gāshīshije) v ▶ to let spoil
kugaya (-gaye) v ▶ 1. to hate, despise, 2. to be dissatisfied
kugāyagāya (-gāyagāye) v ▶ to be very happy, untroubled <i>(having eaten or drunk a lot)i>
kugayika (-gayitse) v ▶ 1. to be despised, 2. be looked down upon
kugegena (-gegenye) v ▶ 1. to cut up trees or sticks, 2. to whittle, to carve, 3. sharpen stick, 4. to slice crosswise
kugegenwa (-gegenywe) v ▶ to be cut up crosswise
kugemānya (-gemānije) v ▶ to put things in basket to take to another
kugemura (-gemuje) v ▶ to present a gift <i>(with something expected in return)i>
kugemurira (-gemuriye) v ▶ to take a gift to
kugena (-gennye) v ▶ 1. to point at, 2. to choose, 3. to determine
kugēnda (-giye) v ▶ 1. to go, to walk, 2. to leave, 3. generally going by any means <i>(driving, sailing etc.)i>
kugēnda buje (-giye) phr ▶ to return to parental home when angry at husband <i>(said of wife)i>
kugēnda hange (-giye) phr ▶ to go prepared with everything planned
kugēnda n'ubwato (-giye) phr ▶ to go by boat <i>(not steering it oneself)i>
kugēnda n'umuduga (-giye) phr ▶ to go by car <i>(not driving it oneself)i>
kugēndagēndera (-gēndagēndeye) v ▶ 1. to visit, 2. to frequent
kugendana (-gendanye) v ▶ to walk with
kugendanira (-gendaniye) v ▶ 1. to follow, 2. accompany, 3. obey <i>(a chief or superior)i>
kugendera (-gendeye) v ▶ to visit
kugēndūra (-gēndūye) v ▶ to explore, to inspect
kugenekereza (-genekereje) v ▶ 1. to point at, 2. to explain, 3. to indicate
kugenera (-geneye) v ▶ 1. to attribute to, 2. to choose for
kugengarara (-gengaraye) v ▶ to be almost ripe <i>(esp. corn)i>
kugenya (-genye) v ▶ to harvest millet
kugenyēra (-genyēreye) v ▶ to circumcise
kugēnza (-gēnjeje) v ▶ 1. to watch carefully, 2. to cause to go well, 3. to lie in wait for
kugenzanya (-genzanije) v ▶ 1. to look for a fault in one another, 2. to pursue one another
kugenzūra (-genzūye) v ▶ 1. to judge weather by sky, 2. to try to know something, 3. seek information, 4. to inspect
kugera (-geze) v ▶ 1. to command, rule, 2. measure, 3. reach a certain point, 4. to arrive, 5. to act as if to beat but not do it, 6. to be ready
kugera ikirēnge (-geze) phr ▶ to walk in footsteps of another
kugerageza (-gerageje) v ▶ 1. to tempt, attempt, 2. to experiment, to try, to try out, 3. to make an effort
kugereka (-geretse) v ▶ 1. to place thing above another, 2. repeat, 3. add to, 4. to crow second time in morning
kugerekeranya (-gerekeranije) v ▶ 1. to place one thing above another, 2. repeat, add to
kugerēra (-gerēreye) v ▶ 1. to go elsewhere, 2. to find new building site
kugereraniriza (-gereranirije) v ▶ 1. to give an example, to illustrate, 2. make a sign, 3. point out the way
kugereranya (-gereranije) v ▶ 1. to compare, 2. estimate, 3. diminish
kugerereza (-gerereje) v ▶ 1. to set a fixed time, 2. to measure or await a fixed time
kugeruka (-gerutse) v ▶ to get thin, diminish <i>(vi)i>
kugerūra (-gerūye) v ▶ to diminish, shorten <i>(vt)i>
kugerūrira (-gerūriye) v ▶ to diminish for, in favor of
kugerūza (-gerūje) v ▶ to cause to diminish, diminish by
kugesa (-geshe) v ▶ to harvest millet
kugesera (-geseye) v ▶ 1. to harvest at, for, 2. to revolt against king
kugeza (-gejeje) v ▶ 1. to try, test, attempt, make an effort, 2. tempt, 3. to cause to arrive, to escort to a determined point
kugeza aho phr ▶ until
kugezwa (-gejejwe) v ▶ to be tried
kugimīra (-gimīye) v ▶ 1. to work complainingly, 2. be stubborn
kugira (-gize) v ▶ 1. to do, 2. to make, 3. to have, 4. to think, 5. to say
kugira inyota (-gize) phr ▶ to be thirsty
kugira ivyago (-gize) phr ▶ to risk
kugira ngo conj ▶ in order that
kugira ubwēnge (-gize) phr ▶ to be clever, intelligent, smart
kugira umutima mwiza (-gize) phr ▶ to be kind, to be good-hearted
kugira umwizero (-gize) phr ▶ to be hopeful, to have hope, to be optimistic
kugīrīra (-gīrīriye) v ▶ 1. to have an uncurable disease, fatal, 2. fail to return
kugirīsha (-girīshije) v ▶ to use, do with, make with
kugisha (-gishije) v ▶ 1. to take to greener pastures, 2. to increase, multiply <i>(because of having fed well)i> <i>(vi)i>
kugīsha (-gīshije) v ▶ to seek advice
kugishūra (-gishūye) v ▶ 1. to take a thing home from where you've left or put it, 2. to take cows home after being away a long time to pasture
kugoba (-govye) v ▶ 1. to nurse from cow, 2. to milk into the mouth
kugōbēra (-gōbēye) v ▶ 1. to force, to compel, to exert pressure, 2. plead with, 3. to insist, 4. to constrain
kugōberwa (-gōberewe) v ▶ to be thin <i>(bones show due to hunger)i>
kugobōdoka (-gobōdotse) v ▶ to be freed from speech impediment
kugobōtora (-gobōtoye) v ▶ 1. to take one out of difficulties or hard places, 2. to take out from, 3. to free, to clear
kugobōtoza (-gobōtoje) v ▶ 1. to cause to take down, to take down with, 2. to unhook
kugobwa (-gobewe) v ▶ to have speech impediment, be tongue-tied
kugodoka (-godotse) v ▶ 1. to cease work, 2. go home from work, 3. to quit work
kugōgōra (-gōgōye) v ▶ to get very thin, lose a lot of weight
kugoherwa (-gohewe) v ▶ to be tired for no reason <i>(e.g. in morning)i>
kugōka (-gōtse) v ▶ 1. to break a taboo, 2. to do a despicable thing, 3. to bring or cause disgrace
kugōmba (-gōmvye) v ▶ 1. to want, desire, 2. to lack
kugombeka (-gombetse) v ▶ to sprinkle 'medicine' in house to protect from harm
kugombōra (-gombōye) v ▶ 1. to cut banana leaves, 2. to relieve another on duty <i>(as soldier)i>
kugomera (-gomeye) v ▶ 1. to revolt against, 2. to dam stream to form watering place, to dyke up
kugomesha (-gomesheje) v ▶ to incite a revolt
kugomorera (-gomoreye) v ▶ to seek assistance to overcome
kugōnda (-gōnze) v ▶ to bend <i>(as joint)i>
kugonga (-gonze) v ▶ to rumble in stomach
kugōra (-gōye) v ▶ 1. to trouble, 2. to annoy, 3. to be difficult, to be hard, 4. to irritate
kugora (-goye) v ▶ to do woman's work <i>(housekeeping)i>
kugorōba (-gorōvye) v ▶ to be evening
kugorōra (-gorōye) v ▶ 1. to make straight, to straighten what is bend, 2. to iron
kugorōra impūzu (-gorōye) phr ▶ to iron clothes
kugororoka (-gororotse) v ▶ 1. to be straight, to be right, 2. be righteous
kugororokera (-gororokeye) v ▶ to be submissive to
kugorōza (-gorōje) v ▶ to make straight by means of
kugōrwa (-gōwe) v ▶ 1. to be troubled, to be in trouble, 2. to be annoyed
kugoyagoya (-goyagoye) v ▶ 1. to do something unwillingly, 2. to be weak, 3. to limp, 4. to go slowly, 5. to be about to die, 6. to flutter, 7. waver <i>(as flame in wind)i>
kuguba (-guvye) v ▶ to hide and wait for hunter <i>(animal)i>, to lie in wait
kugubwa (-gubwe) v ▶ to be settled down nicely, good pleasant living <i>(pass. of kugwa)i>
kuguguna (-gugunye) v ▶ to bite from cob or bone
kuguma (-gumye) v ▶ 1. to stay, remain, abide, 2. to dwell, 3. to be hard, 4. to be well
kuguma ugerageza (-gumye) phr ▶ to practice
kugūmbaha (-gūmbashe) v ▶ to be sterile
kugūmbīra (-gūmbīye) v ▶ to hug, to take in one's arm
kugumiriza (-gumirije) v ▶ 1. to hold fast to, 2. continue, 3. to maintain
kugūmūka (-gūmūtse) v ▶ 1. to revolt, 2. raise a clamor, 3. stir up trouble
kugumya (-gumije) v ▶ 1. to maintain, 2. to keep, 3. make firm, hold in place, 4. cause to stay
kugūnga (-gūnze) v ▶ 1. to be dishonest, 2. to cheat, deceive, 3. refuse to give another his own
kugungarara (-gungaraye) v ▶ to wait long for another
kugurāna (-gurānye) v ▶ 1. to exchange, 2. to lend, 3. borrow <i>(money, or that for which you'll return equivalent rather than that very article)i>, 4. to swap
kugurāna ivyītegererezo phr ▶ to brainstorm, to exchange ideas
kugurugūmba (-gurugūmvye) v ▶ 1. to pound <i>(of heart)i>, 2. to boil up <i>(water)i>, to blister, 3. grow very fast <i>(child)i>
kuguza (-guze) v ▶ to trade one article for another
kugwagura (-gwaguye) v ▶ 1. to be used but not worn out, 2. to swoop, 3. to be old but still strong <i>(person, garment, etc.)i>
kugwāra (-gwāye) v ▶ to be ill, to be sick
kugwatiriza (-gwatirije) v ▶ to give as pledge or security
kugwatūra (-gwatūye) v ▶ to receive back security
kugwīra (-gwīriye) v ▶ 1. to multiply <i>(vi)i>, 2. to be abundant, <i>(prepositional form of kugwa)i>
kugwīza (-gwīje) v ▶ to multiply <i>(vt)i>
kugwīzwa (-gwījwe) v ▶ to be multiplied
kujabuka (-jabutse) v ▶ 1. to cross river, valley, 2. <i>(also used of woman who has come to the menopause)i>, 3. to finish menstrual period
kujabukana (-jabukanye) v ▶ to cross with
kujagata (-jagase) v ▶ 1. to swarm, 2. abound, 3. multiply rapidly <i>(as insects)i>
kujajura (-jajuye) v ▶ to joke, talk lightly
kujāna (-jānye) v ▶ 1. to take with, 2. to go with, go together with, 3. to match
kujanirana (-janiranye) v ▶ 1. to accept a decision in spite of oneself, 2. to lack opportunity to say what you intended
kujaniranwa (-janiraniwe) v ▶ 1. to accept a decision in spite of oneself, 2. to lack opportunity to say what you intended
kujanjagurika (-janjaguritse) v ▶ to be broken to bits
kujarajara (-jarajaye) v ▶ 1. to search in vain, 2. to go from place to place
kujegeza (-jegeje) v ▶ 1. to silence one's opponent by speaking the truth, 2. to astound, astonish, 3. to roll about <i>(vt)i>, 4. throw down, 5. to surprise
kujējēta (-jējēse) v ▶ 1. to drip, 2. to have running sores
kujema (-jemye) v ▶ to chop with hoe or other instrument
kujiginyika (-jiginyitse) v ▶ to bridle
kujījūka (-jījūtse) v ▶ 1. to leave, quit altogether because a thing is too difficult <i>(e.g. itōngo)i>, 2. to know for certain
kujījūra (-jījūye) v ▶ 1. to tell certainly, 2. to prove
kujīnjibura (-jīnjibuye) v ▶ 1. to question so strongly that one dares not deny again, 2. to prove to one that he's wrong
kujīsha (-jīshe) v ▶ 1. to weave, knit, tie cow's legs while milking, 2. to make wax for honey <i>(bees)i>, 3. to close doors <i>(used only in speaking of royal palace)i>
kujīshīsha (-jīshīshije) v ▶ to cause to weave, weave with
kujīshura (-jīshuye) v ▶ to untie cow's legs after milking
kujōba (-jōvye) v ▶ to be soaked, dripping wet
kujobanya (-jobanije) v ▶ to rain long time without stopping
kujōbeka (-jōbetse) v ▶ 1. to soak in water, 2. to be soaked by rain or by falling in river
kujōja (-jōje) v ▶ to tell all about something
kujōjōta (-jōjōse) v ▶ to drip
kujōnjōra (-jōnjōye) v ▶ 1. to move to new location, 2. to leave group and go by oneself
kujorera (-joreye) v ▶ to surprise, to stun, to render speechless
kujorerwa (-jorerewe) v ▶ 1. to be speechless <i>(with surprise or defeat)i>, be dumbfounded, be surprised, be stunned, 2. gesture of putting one's hand to his face
kujugajuga (-jugajuze) v ▶ 1. to be baffled, be at a complete loss, 2. to know how to catch a culprit
kujugumira (-jugumiye) v ▶ to tremble, to shiver
kujūjūta (-jūjūse) v ▶ 1. to be foolish, 2. be abnormal, 3. to stagger around, 4. to be stupid
kujumarara (-jumaraye) v ▶ to be speechless with astonishment
kujuragira (-juragiye) v ▶ to be undecided, to not stay in one place, to work at several tasks at once
kujuragirika (-juragiritse) v ▶ 1. to hesitate, 2. to feel one's way
kujuragiza (-juragije) v ▶ 1. to cause to work at several tasks at once, 2. to knock from place to place, 3. to jiggle
kujurajura (-jurajuye) v ▶ to be lost, seek one's way <i>(idea of emphasis, or often)i>
kuka excl ▶ impossible!
kumadika (-maditse) v ▶ 1. to plate as with silver, 2. to weld, 3. to graft tree, 4. to trade butter for other things
kumama (-mamye) v ▶ to silence by motion of the hand
kumana (-manye) v ▶ 1. to be together, 2. to be neighbor, 3. to be a pair, to be a couple
kumanika (-manitse) v ▶ 1. to hang up, to suspend, 2. to raise up
kumanikīsha (-manikīshije) v ▶ to cause to hang up, help to hang up, hang up with
kumanura (-manuye) v ▶ to lower, cause to descend, bring down, take down, drop down
kumānyagura (-mānyaguye) v ▶ to break to bits
kumānyagurika (-mānyaguritse) v ▶ to break up <i>(vi)i>
kumānyuka (-mānyutse) v ▶ to tear a big hole <i>(vi)i>, to break up
kumānyuruka (-mānyurutse) v ▶ to tear <i>(vi)i>, break
kumara (-maze) v ▶ 1. to finish <i>(vt)i>, 2. to spend time, 3. to last, 4. to destroy
kumaramara (-maramaze) v ▶ to finish completely <i>(vt)i>
kumāramāra (-māramāye) v ▶ 1. to be ashamed, 2. to be confused, to be dismayed
kumāramāza (-māramāje) v ▶ to make ashamed, humiliate
kumarana (-maranye) v ▶ 1. to spend time together, 2. to finish each other off
kumaranira (-maraniye) v ▶ 1. to fight for, 2. to race
kumarira (-mariye) v ▶ to profit <i>(vt)i>
kumarīra (-marīriye) v ▶ to finish completely <i>(vt)i>, to end at, finish for
kumarwa (-mazwe) v ▶ to be finished, destroyed
kumata (-mase) v ▶ 1. to stick together <i>(vi)i>, 2. to adhere, to become attached, 3. cleave to
kumatana (-matanye) v ▶ to stick together <i>(vi)i>
kumatanya (-matanije) v ▶ to stick together <i>(vt)i>
kumemēra (-memēreye) v ▶ to sprinkle as with powder, salt
kumena (-mennye) v ▶ to break <i>(vt)i> <i>(esp. object with rather flat surface)i>
kumenagura (-menaguye) v ▶ to break to bits <i>(vt)i>
kumenagurika (-menaguritse) v ▶ to break to bits <i>(vi)i>
kumeneka (-menetse) v ▶ to break <i>(vi)i>
kumenēsha (-menēsheje) v ▶ to break with
kumēnja (-mēnje) v ▶ to rebel against authority, to fight for independance
kumenya (-menye) v ▶ 1. to know, 2. to be acquainted, 3. to recognize, identify, realize, register, perceive, grasp, understand, discern, apprehend, notice
kumenyēra (-menyēreye) v ▶ 1. to be accustomed to, to be adapted to, 2. to do a thing habitually, 3. to adapt
kumenyerana (-menyeranye) v ▶ to get acquainted with each other, to get accustomed to each other
kumenyēreza (-menyēreje) v ▶ 1. to habituate, make accustomed to, get used to, 2. to tame
kumenyēsha (-menyēsheje) v ▶ 1. to inform, 2. to educate, 3. cause to know, to make known, 4. to publish, to issue
kumenyēshwa (-menyēshejwe) v ▶ to be informed
kumera (-meze) v ▶ 1. to be such as, 2. to be found so, 3. to become, 4. to be in a certain state, 5. to germinate, to sprout
kumererwa (-merewe) v ▶ to be in such a state
kumesēsha (-mesēsheje) v ▶ to wash with, help to wash
kumesūza (-mesūje) v ▶ to wash with, help to wash
kumīja (-mīje) v ▶ to sprinkle, throw water
kumījagira (-mījagiriye) v ▶ to sprinkle <i>(vt)i>
kumījīra (-mījīriye) v ▶ to sprinkle, splash <i>(vi)i>, to plant broadcast
kumījīrana (-mījīranye) v ▶ to sprinkle each other
kumījīrīsha (-mījīrīshije) v ▶ to cause to sprinkle, help to sprinkle, sprinkle with
kumījīrwa (-mījīwe) v ▶ to be sprinkled on
kumimina (-miminye) v ▶ to strain <i>(as water)i>
kumiminira (-miminiye) v ▶ to strain at, for
kumiminīsha (-miminīshije) v ▶ to cause to strain, strain with, help to strain
kumiminuka (-miminutse) v ▶ to strain itself
kumiminwa (-miminwe) v ▶ to be strained
kumōbwa (-mōbewe) v ▶ to be shaved, have hair cut
kumoka (-motse) v ▶ to call out across the hills <i>(implies scorn of one doing it)i>
kumomoza (-momoje) v ▶ to cause, help to pull, pull with
kumōngōra (-mōngōye) v ▶ to pick a chicken
kumugara (-mugaye) v ▶ 1. to be or become weak, 2. to be impotent, 3. to be paralyzed
kumugaza (-mugaje) v ▶ to make crippled
kumūkishirīza (-mūkishirīje) v ▶ to dry in sun or near fire
kumurika (-muritse) v ▶ to shine, light the path <i>(esp. with torch)i>
kumurikira (-murikiye) v ▶ to shine at, for
kumurikīsha (-murikīshije) v ▶ to light with, help to light
kumurikwa (-muritswe) v ▶ to be lighted by
kumutaga 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ midday <i>(from German: Tag)i>
singular: uku- ▶ midday <i>(from German: Tag)i>
kumwa (-mōye) v ▶ to cut hair, shave
kumwāga (-mwāze) v ▶ to tear clothes <i>(in anger)i>
kumwāna (-mwānye) v ▶ to cut each other's hair
kumwanyuruka (-mwanyurutse) v ▶ to tear a big rip <i>(vi)i>
kumwe adv ▶ together with, together as one
kumwemwamwemwa (-mwemwamwemwe) v ▶ to smile <i>(manifest pleasure, but not necessarily show teeth)i>
kumwenyagura (-mwenyaguye) v ▶ to smile often
kumwēnyura (-mwēnyuye) v ▶ to smile
kumwēsha (-mwēsheje) v ▶ to help to shave, shave with
kumyīra (-myīriye) v ▶ to wipe child's nose
kumyōra (-myōye) v ▶ to gather, harvest <i>(esp. corn)i>, to peel, skin
kunaga (-naze) v ▶ to sprout after cutting
kunamba (-namvye) v ▶ 1. to struggle, have a difficult life, 2. to lose weight
kunāna (-nānnye) v ▶ to resist, refuse somewhat, be refractory
kunanira (-naniye) v ▶ to tire out, be too difficult for
kunanirana (-naniranye) v ▶ to be absolutely too difficult
kunanirwa (-naniwe) v ▶ 1. to be tired, 2. to be overcome by something difficult
kunaniza (-nanije) v ▶ 1. to tire out, 2. to overcome <i>(vt)i>
kunarirwa (-naririwe) v ▶ to be tired
kunēbagura (-nēbaguye) v ▶ to find fault with everything, to hate everything, to criticize
kunebwēsha (-nebwēsheje) v ▶ to make lazy, cause to waste time
kuneganega (-neganeze) v ▶ to come to greet often <i>(when one is in disfavor in hopes of gaining favor)i>
kunegura (-neguye) v ▶ 1. to denounce, 2. to blame, 3. speak evil of, 4. to make fun of, 5. to criticize,
kunegurwa (-neguwe) v ▶ to be criticized, mocked
kunēna (-nēnnye) v ▶ 1. to refuse to eat and drink with, 2. to scorn
kunengesēra (-nengesēreye) v ▶ to fill to the brim, to surpass others altogether, to be perfect
kunengesēreza (-nengesēreje) v ▶ to fill to brim, give good measure
kunēsha (-nēsheje) v ▶ 1. to conquer, win, be victor, 2. defeat, 3. to triumph over
kunēzēra (-nēzēreye) v ▶ 1. to make happy, 2. to give pleasure
kunibaniba (-nibanivye) v ▶ to strut about in fine clothes
kuniga (-nize) v ▶ 1. to strangle, 2. to choke, suffocate, stifle, 3. to grab by neck, 4. to tie neck of a sack
kunigana (-niganye) v ▶ 1. to fight, 2. to strangle each other
kunigīsha (-nigīshije) v ▶ to cause to strangle, strangle with
kuniha (-nishe) v ▶ 1. to groan, to wail, 2. to sigh, 3. to complain
kuninahaza (-ninahaje) v ▶ to praise highly, to exalt
kuninahazwa (-ninahajwe) v ▶ to be praised, exalted
kunkīranya (-nkīranije) v ▶ to assault, to attack <i>(esp. young man assaulting girl)i>
kunoba (-novye) v ▶ to peck, pick up
kunobagura (-nobaguye) v ▶ to pick up <i>(esp. as birds do)i>
kunogēra (-nogēye) v ▶ 1. to love deeply and obey, 2. to persist
kunohoka (-nohotse) v ▶ to get thin
kunohorwa (-nohowe) v ▶ to be greedy for a certain food and want only that, to become thin from worry or work
kunonera (-noneye) v ▶ to skip along
kunōnōka (-nōnōtse) v ▶ 1. to be healthy, have vitality, 2. to be supple, strong <i>(as rope)i>, 3. to be flexible, 4. to be comfortable, 5. to have virility, to be manly, to be homosexual <i>(gay)i>
kunōnōra (-nōnōye) v ▶ to make supple, flexible
kunōnōsora (-nōnōsoye) v ▶ to finish completely <i>(vt)i>
kunoza (-noje) v ▶ 1. to eat, 2. to chew, grind
kunūka (-nūtse) v ▶ to smell bad, stink
kunuma (-numye) v ▶ to be quiet, silent, say nothing
kunūnuza (-nūnuje) v ▶ to suck <i>(esp. suck juice out of fruit)i>, to absorb <i>(water)i>
kunūranura (-nūranuye) v ▶ to pick up bits of food here and there <i>(esp. dog)i>
kunūtsa (-nūkije) v ▶ to fight and defeat completely
kunwengurana (-nwenguranye) v ▶ to talk together in whispers
kunyaga (-nyaze) v ▶ 1. to take away from, to take by force, 2. to steal, 3. to pillage
kunyāgira (-nyāgiye) v ▶ to drench, wet <i>(rain)i>
kunyāgirwa (-nyāgiwe) v ▶ to get wet in the rain
kunyāgiza (-nyāgije) v ▶ to cause to get wet, expose to rain
kunyakura (-nyakuye) v ▶ to grab quickly
kunyananyana (-nyananyanye) v ▶ to have absolutely all one wants <i>(no need of any kind)i> and to be a bit showy about it
kunyananyaya (-nyananyaye) v ▶ to have absolutely all one wants, and to be a bit showy about it
kunyanyāga (-nyanyāze) v ▶ to fall softly <i>(rain)i>, to mist
kunyara (-nyaye) v ▶ to urinate, to pee, to piss
kunyaragura (-nyaraguye) v ▶ to have polyuria <i>(from kunyara)i>
kunyegera (-nyegeye) v ▶ to hide <i>(vi)i>, penetrate into
kunyegētera (-nyegēteye) v ▶ to go through a narrow pass, to creep along, to sneak in
kunyegeza (-nyegeje) v ▶ to hide <i>(vt)i>, conceal
kunyegezwa (-nyegejwe) v ▶ to be hidden, concealed
kunyeguruka (-nyegurutse) v ▶ to reappear, come out of hiding
kunyegurura (-nyeguruye) v ▶ to reveal, disclose, bring from hiding
kunyengetēra (-nyengetēye) v ▶ to make holes in
kunyengetērwa (-nyengetērewe) v ▶ to have holes in from insects, rust, etc.
kunyerera (-nyereye) v ▶ to be slippery, to slip
kunyereza (-nyereje) v ▶ to cause to slip, make slippery
kunyīgīra (-nyīgīye) v ▶ to not grow <i>(plant, child)i>
kunyika (-nyitse) v ▶ 1. to slide <i>(landslide)i>, 2. to pack down <i>(vi)i>, 3. to come to an end, be completely destroyed <i>(while you are watching, to suddenly disappear as you watch)i>
kunyīngisha (-nyīngishije) v ▶ to shake down <i>(as when measuring)i>, to rub a bump so it doesn't swell or hurt
kunyinkira (-nyinkiye) v ▶ to work or do unwillingly, complainingly
kunyinyirwa (-nyinyiriwe) v ▶ to make face over something that tastes bad, to frown
kunyobanyoba (-nyobanyovye) v ▶ to go stealthily
kunyōbwa (-nyōbwe) v ▶ to be drunk <i>(passive)i>
kunyoganyoga (-nyoganyoze) v ▶ 1. to shake, to wobble, to waddle, 2. to be flexible
kunyonyera (-nyonyeye) v ▶ to mince along or take little steps
kunyotera (-nyoteye) v ▶ to make thirsty
kunyoterwa (-nyotewe) v ▶ to be thirsty
kunyūnyūka (-nyūnyūtse) v ▶ to be withered, shriveled <i>(of flesh)i>
kunyuramwo (-nyuyemwo) v ▶ to cut wood in short bits
kunyurana (-nyuranye) v ▶ 1. to alternate, to diverge 2. follow after, 3. be opposite, 4. to cross on path
kunyurānura (-nyurānuye) v ▶ to exchange clothes or other articles for a time
kunyuranwa (-nyuraniwe) v ▶ to miss each other on path
kunyuranya (-nyuranije) v ▶ to interchange, make opposite
kunyuruza (-nyuruje) v ▶ to secretly help someone to escape by taking his things for him <i>(e.g. one who plans to leave steals bit by bit things to take)i>
kunywa (-nyōye) v ▶ to drink
kunywāguka (-nywāgutse) v ▶ to fall and hurt oneself, to be sore in one's muscles
kunywako (-nyōyeko) v ▶ to drink a little, to taste a sip
kunywāna (-nywānye) v ▶ to drink together
kunywēra (-nywēreye) v ▶ to drink at, in, for
kunywēsha (-nywēsheje) v ▶ to drink from, cause to drink
kuraba (-ravye) v ▶ 1. to dye, color, paint, 2. to faint, wilt
kurāba (-rāvye) v ▶ 1. to look at, 2. to examine, to monitor, 3. to visit
kurāba igitsure (-rāvye) phr ▶ 1. to frown at, 2. to look at another in disapproval
kurabagirana (-rabagiranye) v ▶ to flash <i>(as lightning)i>
kurabagiza (-rabagije) v ▶ to illuminate
kurābarāba (-rābarāvye) v ▶ to look at one thing after another <i>(many things)i>
kurabika (-rabitse) v ▶ 1. to wilt, to cause to faint, 2. to be colored, 3. to strike down and almost kill <i>(either person or tree)i>
kurābirana (-rābiranye) v ▶ to look at something together
kurabiriza (-rabirije) v ▶ to flash <i>(as lightning)i>
kurabīsha (-rabīshije) v ▶ to cause, help to look, to look at with
kurabuka (-rabutse) v ▶ 1. to be cooked after stirring up the fire a second time, 2. to perceive, to understand, 3. to come when called, to flash by
kurabūka (-rabūtse) v ▶ 1. to regain consciousness, 2. to revive after being wilted, <i>(vi)i> fainted
kurabukwa (-rabutswe) v ▶ to see with comprehension, to behold, to notice
kurabura (-rabuye) v ▶ to help regain consciousness, to revive <i>(vt)i>
kurābwa (-rābwe) v ▶ to be looked at, have visitors
kuraga (-raze) v ▶ to leave as inheritance
kuragana (-raganye) v ▶ 1. to take marriage vows, promise each other, 2. to commit oneself
kuraganira (-raganiye) v ▶ to promise
kuragura (-raguye) v ▶ 1. to divine, 2. bewitch, 3. seek to know doer of evil <i>(as witch doctor does)i>, 4. to be a mind reader
kuragurira (-raguriye) v ▶ to divine at, for
kuraguza (-raguje) v ▶ to have witch doctor bewitch another, to have witch doctor to divine, find who did evil
kuragwa (-razwe) v ▶ to inherit
kuraha (-rashe) v ▶ to grab, to do quickly and carelessly
kurahuruza (-rahuruje) v ▶ 1. to make one tell the truth, 2. to make one go back on what he said
kurama (-ramye) v ▶ to be strong, durable, long-lived <i>(things, not people)i>
kuramagiza (-ramagije) v ▶ to give too much to swallow at a time
kuramagura (-ramaguye) v ▶ to beat <i>(raising welts)i>
kuramata (-ramase) v ▶ to seige, attach oneself to
kurāmba (-rāmvye) v ▶ 1. to live long, to last long, 2. to be old
kurambikakw ibiganza (-rambitse) phr ▶ to lay hands on, to dedicate
kurambirwa (-rambiwe) v ▶ 1. to be wearied by long speech or delay, 2. to become impatient, 3. to be bored
kuramiriza (-ramirije) v ▶ to persist, work hard at, to go steadily forward
kuramīsha (-ramīshije) v ▶ to make things <i>(esp. pots)i> strong
kuramiza (-ramije) v ▶ to pour milk down another's throat
kuramuka (-ramutse) v ▶ 1. to be, to start the day
aramutse agenda and then he went
2. to be skinned by a blow
aramutse agenda and then he went
2. to be skinned by a blow
kuramukana (-ramukanye) v ▶ to get up in such and such a condition
kuramukānya (-ramukānije) v ▶ 1. to greet one another, to exchange greetings, 2. to visit
kuramukira (-ramukiye) v ▶ to get up, for, to greet authorities
kuramukwa (-ramutswe) v ▶ to come to day to give birth
kuramura (-ramuye) v ▶ 1. to swell up in welts <i>(when beaten or burned)i>, 2. to strike another and peel the skin off, 3. to put temper in metal, 4. to wean
kuramutsa (-ramukije) v ▶ 1. to greet <i>(oneself, not sent by another)i>, 2. to greet in letter, 3. to visit, 4. to stand at door and cough or call 'muraduha'
kuramutswa (--kijwe) v ▶ to be greeted, to be visited
kurāmvura (-rāmvuye) v ▶ to stretch out arm, to continue one's journey
kurānda (-rānze) v ▶ to creep <i>(as vine)i>
kurandagura (-randaguye) v ▶ to resist or fight, to eat, bite <i>(as animal, pain)i>, to weed out grass quickly
kurandagurana (-randaguranye) v ▶ 1. to talk unkindly to each other, 2. to quarrel
kurandamuka (-randamutse) v ▶ 1. to speak thoughtlessly, loudly, 2. to walk in one's sleep, to start up in one's sleep, 3. to come all together at call of trouble
kuranduka (-randutse) v ▶ 1. to die, perish, 2. to become uprooted
kuranduka umutima (-randutse) phr ▶ to be startled, dismayed
kuranduza (-randuje) v ▶ to help pull out, pull out with
kurānga (-rānze) v ▶ 1. to indicate, 2. to inform, make known, announce, 3. to tell, say
kurangaguza (-rangaguje) v ▶ to look at hastily
kurangamiza (-rangamije) v ▶ to raise the head, look up
kurāngāra (-rāngāye) v ▶ to be empty, be wide open, to get left behind as you stare at something
kurāngārira (-rāngāriye) v ▶ to be distracted by, marvel over
kurangira (-rangiye) v ▶ to be finished, to be exhausted, to finish <i>(vi)i>
kurangīra (-rangīye) v ▶ 1. to inform, give information, 2. to show the way, to lead
kurangīrwa (-rangīwe) v ▶ to be shown the way, be informed
kurangiza (-rangije) v ▶ 1. to finish <i>(vt)i>, 2. to graduate
kurangūka (-rangūtse) v ▶ to be accomplished, be understood
kurangūra (-rangūye) v ▶ to explain fully till all understand
kurangūrira (-rangūriye) v ▶ to explain to, for
kurangurura (-ranguruye) v ▶ to speak loudly, to raise the voice
kurāngwa (-rānzwe) v ▶ 1. to be published, 2. to be admirable
kurāra (-rāye) v ▶ 1. to spend the night, to pass the night, 2. to lodge
kurara (-raze) v ▶ to split, crack <i>(vi)i>
kurarama (-raramye) v ▶ 1. to look straight up, to raise eyes, 2. tip head back
kuraramanga (-raramanze) v ▶ 1. to go strolling about when one should be working, 2. to be dissipated
kuraramika (-raramitse) v ▶ to raise the head
kuraramuka (-raramutse) v ▶ to lift up the head
kurārāta (-rārāse) v ▶ to hurry along <i>(as cows to better pasture, or child stumbling after something he wants)i>, to be unstable, to go from one thing to another
kurārika (-rāritse) v ▶ to hire workers, to line up workers
kurārikwa (-rāritswe) v ▶ to be hired, lined up
kurārīra (-rārīriye) v ▶ to watch <i>(as night watchman)i>
kurārīra (-rārīye) v ▶ to spend the night at
kurārīrwa (-rārīwe) v ▶ to keep someone for the night
kurārūra (-rārūye) v ▶ to lift up from ground, to raise higher, to take <i>(cows)i> up hill
kurasa (-rashe) v ▶ 1. to shoot <i>(arrow)i>, 2. to make a curve, 3. to rise <i>(of sun)i>
kurasira (-rasiye) v ▶ to shoot at, for, to shine on
kuraswa (-rashwe) v ▶ to be pierced by an arrow
kuratsa (-rakije) v ▶ 1. to cause to be angry, 2. to irritate
kuravya (-rabije) v ▶ to flash <i>(lightning)i>
kurāza (-rāje) v ▶ to keep for the night, to keep overnight, give lodging
kurāzirana (-rāziranye) v ▶ to talk in one's sleep
kurāzwa (-rājwe) v ▶ to be kept for the night
kuregarega (-regareze) v ▶ 1. to be weak and floppy, 2. to work carelessly wanting to quit, 3. to work lazily
kuregeteranya (-regeteranije) v ▶ to gossip, to tattle-tale
kuregetereza (-regetereje) v ▶ 1. to talk a lot, 2. to gossip
kuregeteza (-regeteje) v ▶ to talk a lot, to gossip
kuregūra (-regūye) v ▶ to excuse, acquit, exhonerate
kurēha (-rēshe) v ▶ to be of equal length or height
kureka (-retse) v ▶ 1. to let, allow, permit, 2. to end, stop, cancel
kurekurirwa (-rekuriwe) v ▶ to be pardoned, to be forgiven
kurema (-remye) v ▶ 1. to create, make, 2. to lie, deceive, 3. to be brave, quiet, confident, strong
kuremara (-remaye) v ▶ 1. to be crooked <i>(e.g. broken bone which has healed wrongly)i>, 2. to be paralyzed
kurēmba (-rēmvye) v ▶ 1. to be smooth, silky soft, 2. to put forth new leaves, 3. to be fresh, attractive <i>(person)i>, 4. to get well after serious illness
kurēmbeka (-rēmbetse) v ▶ to put 'medicine' about kraal to keep away thieves and evil spirits
kurēmbekurura (-rēmbekuruye) v ▶ to counteract evil medicine
kurēmburura (-rēmburuye) v ▶ to counteract the effects of evil 'medicine'
kuremēka (-remētse) v ▶ to give someone a heavy load
kuremēkwa (-remētswe) v ▶ to be given a heavy load
kurementaniriza (-rementanirije) v ▶ 1. to lie about, 2. to deceive
kurementanya (-rementanije) v ▶ 1. to put things together, 2. to lie, 3. to evade
kuremēra (-remēreye) v ▶ to be heavy, to weigh down
kuremera (-remeye) v ▶ to lie, create at, for
kuremērwa (-remērewe) v ▶ 1. to be weighed down, heavy-laden, 2. to be pregnant
kuremēsha (-remēsheje) v ▶ 1. to encourage, to strengthen, 2. to create with
kuremura (-remuye) v ▶ to patch, to repair, to mend
kuremurukwa (-remurutswe) v ▶ to be relieved of load
kuremurura (-remuruye) v ▶ to lighten a load
kurēngagiza (-rēngagije) v ▶ to wait, delay to answer, to do a sloppy job
kurēngāna (-rēngānye) v ▶ to pass over, pass aside
kurēngānya (-rēngānije) v ▶ to skip over, pass by
kurēngāra (-rēngāze) v ▶ to get left behind <i>(as you stare at something)i>
kurēngēra (-rēngēye) v ▶ 1. to arrive at the top, 2. to pass out of sight, 3. to be very loud
kurēngera (-rēngeye) v ▶ to take authority on oneself, to try to rule or act in another's place
kurēngerana (-rēngeranye) v ▶ 1. to be overripe <i>(bananas)i>, 2. to have too much to do
kurengerwa (-rengewe) v ▶ to sink, to be covered with water
kurēnguka (-rēngutse) v ▶ 1. to approach, come into sight, 2. to introduce oneself, 3. to answer to a superior when called, to come running
kurengwa (-renzwe) v ▶ 1. to slander a superior <i>(not intentionally but he interprets it that way)i>, 2. to break taboo
kurera (-reze) v ▶ 1. to rear a child, 2. to adopt, 3. to tutor, 4. to educate, 5. to take a child in arms
kurera umwana (-reze) phr ▶ to babysit
kurerembuza (-rerembuje) v ▶ to glance at, to speak without arriving at the point
kurerēsha (-rerēsheje) v ▶ to rear a child by means of
kurērēta (-rērēse) v ▶ to go here and there <i>(child)i>
kurerura (-reruye) v ▶ to carry in tipoy <i>(not sick person)i>
kurerurwa (-reruwe) v ▶ to be carried in tipoy
kureruza (-reruje) v ▶ to cause to carry in tipoy
kuresha (-reheje) v ▶ 1. to act as go-between for a marriage, 2. to negotiate
kurēsha (-reheje) v ▶ to make of equal length or height
kurēshwa (-reshejwe) v ▶ to be asked for in marriage
kuriba (-rivye) v ▶ to weigh <i>(vi)i>, be heavy
kurībwa (-rībwe) v ▶ to have severe pain, to be eaten
kurigata (-rigase) v ▶ to lick
kurigatira (-rigatiye) v ▶ to lick at, for
kurigatīsha (-rigatīshije) v ▶ to cause to lick, give to lick
kurigatwa (-rigaswe) v ▶ to be licked
kuriha (-rishe) v ▶ to pay, to make amends, to repay, make restitution
kurihirira (-rihiriye) v ▶ to pay in the place of
kurihīsha (-rihīshije) v ▶ 1. to cause to repay, 2. to demand payment, 3. to bill
kurihwa (-rishwe) v ▶ to receive payment of obligation
kurima (-rimye) v ▶ 1. to cultivate, 2. to hoe, 3. to dig
kurimagurwa (-rimaguwe) v ▶ to be hoed quickly
kurimānganya (-rimānganije) v ▶ to deceive another in order to make him give you money
kurimbūra (-rimbūye) v ▶ 1. to think over whether a thing is right, count the cost, 2. to joke <i>(with lots of words)i>, to be talkative, garrulous
kurimīsha (-rimīshije) v ▶ to cultivate with, to hoe with, to cause to cultivate
kurīndana (-rīndanye) v ▶ to watch each other, fight with equal force
kurindīra (-rindīriye) v ▶ to wait for, to expect
kuringanira (-ringaniye) v ▶ to be equal, the same size
kuringaniza (-ringanije) v ▶ to make equal, place in order
kurīra (-rīriye) v ▶ to eat at, in, because of
kurirīmba (-rirīmvye) v ▶ to sing
kurirīmbana (-rirīmbanye) v ▶ to sing with <i>(as, with joy, not people)i>
kurirīmbira (-rirīmbiye) v ▶ to sing at, for
kurirīmbīsha (-rirīmbīshije) v ▶ to cause to sing, lead in singing
kurīrīra (-rīrīriye) v ▶ to be in debt to but refuse to pay
kurīsha (-rīshije) v ▶ to eat with <i>(instrument)i>, to pasture, to cause to eat
kuroba (-rovye) v ▶ to fish
kurobera (-robeye) v ▶ to fish at, for
kurobēsha (-robēsheje) v ▶ to cause to fish, to fish with
kurobeza (-robeje) v ▶ to put into water, to be caught and unable to extricate oneself
kurobwa (-robwe) v ▶ to be caught <i>(fish)i>
kurofokwa (-rofokwe) v ▶ to speak unwisely or rudely
kuroga (-roze) v ▶ 1. to bewitch, 2. to poison <i>(by bewitchment)i>
kurogana (-roganye) v ▶ to bewitch each other
kurogera (-rogeye) v ▶ to bewitch at, for
kurogēsha (-rogēsheje) v ▶ to cause to bewitch
kurogōra (-rogōye) v ▶ 1. to overcome or remove enchantment, 2. to taste to prove that it's safe for others
kurogota (-rogose) v ▶ 1. to speak evil of the king, 2. to blaspheme
kurogoza (-rogoje) v ▶ 1. to ask for medicine to counteract bewitchment, 2. take a drink proving it is not poisoned
kurogwa (-rozwe) v ▶ to be bewitched
kuroka (-rotse) v ▶ to sink
kurokoza (-rokoje) v ▶ to get well when others around are dying, to save by means of
kurondera (-rondereye) v ▶ 1. to search for, 2. to look for, 3. to reach for, 4. to browse, surfe, navigate <i>(internet)i>
kurōndōka (-rōndōtse) v ▶ to be prolific, to multiply rapidly
kurondōra (-rondōye) v ▶ to bring new kinds of seeds or cattle into the country, to multiply
kurondōza (-rondōje) v ▶ to cause to multiply
kurongorana (-rongoranye) v ▶ to have sex <i>(without being married)i> <i>(lit. to marry each other)i>
kurongorora (-rongoroye) v ▶ to rinse clothes, grain or dishes, to take them from water
kurongorwa (-rongowe) v ▶ 1. to be married <i>(of bride)i>, 2. to have sex <i>(only of women)i>
kurōnka (-ronse) v ▶ 1. to receive, to get, 2. to find, 3. to obtain, acquire
kurōnkera (-rōnkeye) v ▶ to receive at, for
kurōnkwa (-ronswe) v ▶ to be received
kurōnsa (-ronkeje) v ▶ to give to, give in to
kurorānya (-rorānije) v ▶ to make straight, put in order, to arrange properly, to place facing each other
kuroreka (-roretse) v ▶ to be nice to look at
kurorēra (-rorēreye) v ▶ to wait for a short moment
kurorērana (-rorēranye) v ▶ to wait for each other
kurorērera (-rorēreye) v ▶ to await at, for
kurorēreza (-rorēreje) v ▶ to cause to wait
kurorērwa (-rorērewe) v ▶ to be waited for
kurōtōra (-rōtōye) v ▶ to tell, explain a dream
kurotsa (-rokeje) v ▶ 1. to gulp down, 2. to dump into something, 3. submerge in water
kurtyekeza (-rtyekeje) v ▶ to speak sarcastically, ironically
kuruha (-rushe) v ▶ to be tired, weary
kuruhira (-ruhiye) v ▶ 1. to do the work of another without approval, 2. to get weary at, for
kuruhira ubusa (-ruhiye) phr ▶ to give birth to a child who dies at once
kuruhūka (-ruhūtse) v ▶ to rest <i>(vi)i>
kuruhūrira (-ruhūriye) v ▶ to help to rest by taking the load, etc.
kuruka (-rutse) v ▶ 1. to vomit, 2. spit up phlegm
kurukīsha (-rukīshije) v ▶ to cause to vomit
kurūmba (-rūmvye) v ▶ to be fruitless <i>(plants only)i>
kurumūra (-rumūye) v ▶ to open, take off lid <i>(of basket)i>
kurūnda (-rūnze) v ▶ 1. to pile up, make a heap, 2. to accumulate
kurūndāna (-rūndānye) v ▶ 1. to crowd together <i>(vi)i>, 2. to be many
kurūndarūnda (-rūndarūnze) v ▶ to pile up, amass a lot
kurunga (-runze) v ▶ to put butter in food
kurūngikana (-rūngikanye) v ▶ to send with
kurungurirwa (-rungurirwe) v ▶ to be dizzy, to feel nausea
kurunguriza (-rungurije) v ▶ to ripen <i>(of fruits)i>
kurunguruka (-rungurutse) v ▶ to look from side to side trying to see everything
kurura (-ruze) v ▶ to be bitter, sour
kururirwa (-ruriwe) v ▶ to find it sour, bitter
kururīsha (-rurīshije) v ▶ to make bitter
kururūmba (-rurūmvye) v ▶ 1. to be hot <i>(esp. fever)i>, to be feverish, 2. to be in flames
kurusha (-rushije) v ▶ 1. to surpass, to be better, 2. to make tired
kurushiriza (-rushirije) v ▶ to surpass, receive more, to do even more
kuruta (-rushe) v ▶ to surpass, to be better <i>(also used to make comparative)i>
kurwāna (-rwānye) v ▶ to fight <i>(vi)i>
kurwānira (-rwāniye) v ▶ 1. to fight at, for, 2. to resist
kurwānīsha (-rwānīshije) v ▶ to fight with, by means of
kurwānya (-rwānije) v ▶ to fight with, to cope with <i>(vt)i>
kurwāra (-rwāye) v ▶ to be ill, to be sick
kurwāra amahēmbe (-rwārye) phr ▶ illness resembling demon possession
kurwāragurika (-rwāraguritse) v ▶ to be often ill
kurwārira (-rwāriye) v ▶ to be sick at
kurwāza (-rwāje) v ▶ 1. to nurse an invalid, 2. to make sick, to become ill
kurwāzwa (-rwāje) v ▶ to be nursed, to be sick because of
kurya (-riyrīye) v ▶ to eat <i>(used for people and animals)i>
<i>(more polite, for people only)i> gufungura
<i>(more polite, for people only)i> gufungura
kurya umwana (-riyrīye) phr ▶ 1. to have intercourse, 2. to fornicate
kuryako (-rīyeko) v ▶ to eat a little, to taste just a bite
kuryāma (-ryāmye) v ▶ 1. to go to bed, 2. to lie down, 3. to go to sleep
kuryāmana (-ryāmanye) v ▶ 1. to lie down with, to lie down together, 2. to have sex
kuryāmira (-ryāmiye) v ▶ to lie in wait for, await opportunity to harm, to lie on
kuryāna (-ryānye) v ▶ to bite <i>(of animals, insects)i>
kuryana akameka phr ▶ to eat together from the bucket <i>(lit.)i>, to have homosexual intercourse <i>(euphem. from prison language)i>
kuryana inyuma phr ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> to have anal intercourse
kuryōha (-ryōshe) v ▶ to be delicious, excellent, to be tasteful
kuryōherereza (-ryōherereje) v ▶ to enforce what one has said, drive it home
kuryōherwa (-ryōhewe) v ▶ 1. to find it good, 2. to find pleasure, 3. to feel, experience <i>(positive emotion)i>
kuryōsha (-ryoheje) v ▶ 1. to make good, delicious, 2. to interest
kuvāna (-vānye) v ▶ to take away with, to separate <i>(vi)i>
kuvānga (-vānze) v ▶ 1. to stir, 2. to mix, blend
kuvāngana (-vānganye) v ▶ to mix together <i>(vi)i>
kuvānganya (-vānganije) v ▶ to mix with <i>(vt)i>
kuvāngavanga (-vāngavanze) v ▶ to stir, mix
kuvāngūka (-vāngūtse) v ▶ to separate one from another <i>(vi)i>
kuvāvānura (-vāvānuye) v ▶ 1. to separate <i>(vi)i>, 2. to forsake one another
kuvīra (-vīriye) v ▶ 1. to flow out, 2. to be spilled, 3. to shed, to pour, 4. to leave from
kuvīrwa (-vīriwe) v ▶ to be soaked, flooded in house
kuvōgera (-vōgeye) v ▶ to walk in water, to go all through one's house, to know one's thoughts completely
kuvōma (-vōmye) v ▶ to draw water, to go for water, to bring water
kuvōmēsha (-vōmēsheje) v ▶ to draw water with
kuvōvōta (-vōvōse) v ▶ 1. to talk nonsense when drunk, to say a lot of slanderous talk, 2. to speak incoherently, 3. to rain early in morning or for a long time, 4. to give oneself to the service of Kiranga <i>(also kubāndwa)i>, 5. to divine
kuvuba (-vuvye) v ▶ to cause to rain <i>(sorcerer)i>, to pour water on hair before cutting
kuvubika (-vubitse) v ▶ to pour water on hair before cutting it
kuvubira (-vubiye) v ▶ to rain on <i>(vt)i>, to bring rain for
kuvubīsha (-vubīshije) v ▶ to cause to rain by means of
kuvubwa (-vubiwe) v ▶ <i>(passive of kuva)i> to be bereaved
kuvuga (-vuze) v ▶ 1. to speak, to say, 2. to discuss, 3. to claim
kuvuga ubureve (-vuze) phr ▶ to speak with a speech defect
kuvugako (-vuzeko) v ▶ to talk a little of something
kuvugira (-vugiye) v ▶ to talk at, for, in favor of
kuvugumuka (-vugumutse) v ▶ to grow rapidly in spurts
kuvuguruza (-vuguruje) v ▶ to contradict, to disagree
kuvuguta (-vuguse) v ▶ 1. to blow with bellows, 2. to stoke <i>(fire)i>, 3. to squeeze out banana juice
kuvugwa (-vuzwe) v ▶ to be said, spoken
kuvūkana (-vūkanye) v ▶ to be brothers and sisters
kuvuma amate (-vumye) phr ▶ to spit on
kuvūmba (-vūmvye) v ▶ to go where folks are drinking in hopes of getting some, to beg <i>(for beer)i>
kuvūmbura (-vūmbuye) v ▶ 1. to have natural intelligence <i>(yavumbuye ubwenge)i>, 2. to pick up droppings of animals and put them in garden
kuvumereza (-vumereje) v ▶ to call continuously and persistently
kuvuna (-vunnye) v ▶ 1. to break <i>(vt)i> <i>(bone, or any slender thing)i>, 2. to defend, help, assist, 3. to forbid
kuvunagura (-vunaguye) v ▶ to break to bits
kuvunagurika (-vunaguritse) v ▶ to be easily broken
kuvunaguza (-vunaguje) v ▶ to cause to break to bits, break with
kuvūnda (-vūnze) v ▶ 1. to lie around ill long time, 2. to be sedentary, 3. to get moldy <i>(esp. manioc or grass)i>
kuvūnga (-vūnze) v ▶ to crush with hands
kuvūngagura (-vūngaguye) v ▶ to crush grain
kuvūngīsha (-vūngīshije) v ▶ to cause to crush grain, crush with
kuvūnguka (-vūngutse) v ▶ 1. to crush, 2. to crumb easily, to crumble
kuvūngura (-vūnguye) v ▶ 1. to crush, 2. to rub grain, 3. to take off chaff
kuvūngurīsha (-vūngurīshije) v ▶ to smash <i>(as grain before grinding)i>, to shell corn
kuvunika (-vunitse) v ▶ to break <i>(vi)i> any slender thing, as bone
kuvunika umugongo phr ▶ to have back pain
kuvunira akagohe (-vuniye) phr ▶ to wink at
kuvura (-vuze) v ▶ 1. to sour <i>(milk)i>, 2. to thicken <i>(vi)i>, 3. to coagulate
kuvurisha (-vurishije) v ▶ to cause to thicken, sour by
kuvūrīsha (-vūrīshije) v ▶ to cause to treat, treat with
kuvurūnga (-vurūnze) v ▶ to make a little dough, to stir, mix, to roll about on ground <i>(vi)i>
kuvurungana (-vurunganye) v ▶ to make a lot of noise, to strive and crowd together
kuvurungisha (-vurungishije) v ▶ to make dough with
kuvutagura (-vutaguye) v ▶ to break in two <i>(as rope or chain)i>
kuvuza (-vugije) v ▶ 1. to cause to speak, 2. to play instrument, 3. to beat drum
kuvūza (-vūje) v ▶ to cause to treat the sick
kuvuza uruhwa (-vugije) phr ▶ to whistle
kuvyāgira (-vyāgiye) v ▶ 1. to sit <i>(of kings or rulers)i>, 2. to be at rest <i>(cows)i>
kuvyāra (-vyāye) v ▶ to give birth, to beget, to deliver <i>(a child)i>
kuvyarira (-vyariye) v ▶ to give birth at <i>(time, place)i>
kuvyāza (-vyājije) v ▶ to deliver, to aid woman in delivering
kuvyigiriza (-vyigirije) v ▶ 1. to frighten, 2. to threaten
kuvyīmbūka (-vyīmbūtse) v ▶ to reduce swelling <i>(vi)i>
kuvyīmbūra (-vyīmbūye) v ▶ to reduce swelling <i>(vt)i>
kuvyina (-vyinye) v ▶ to dance <i>(esp. to music)i>
kuvyinira (-vyiniye) v ▶ to dance in honor of
kuvyūka (-vyūtse) v ▶ to arise, get up
kuvyūkana (-vyūkanye) v ▶ to get up together, at same time
kuvyūtsa (-vyūkije) v ▶ to lift up one who is lying down
kuwa gatanu n ▶ Friday
kuyaga (-yaze) v ▶ to melt <i>(vi)i> <i>(e.g. butter)i>
kuyāga (-yāze) v ▶ 1. to talk, chatter, animate a conversation, 2. visit
kuyāgira (-yāgiye) v ▶ to visit at, for
kuyagiriza (-yagirije) v ▶ to cause to melt, to shine brilliantly
kuyāgīsha (-yāgīshije) v ▶ to cause to visit
kuyāgwa (-yāzwe) v ▶ to be visited about
kuyāmīra (-yāmīriye) v ▶ to feel faint, gradually drift off to sleep while thinking
kuyāngika (-yāngitse) v ▶ to head up <i>(of grains)i>
kuyēnga (-yēnze) v ▶ 1. to burn <i>(food)i> slightly <i>(vi)i>, 2. to get too dry in cooking
kuyigiza (-yigije) v ▶ to burn up <i>(vt)i>, destroy by fire, to destroy
kuyoba (-yovye) v ▶ 1. to get lost, 2. to err in counting or in speaking, 3. to make a mistake, 4. to speak evil of ruler, 5. to break the law
kuyoberanya (-yoberanije) v ▶ to make unrecognizable
kuyoberwa (-yobewe) v ▶ to be mistaken, to not know
kuyobeza (-yobeje) v ▶ to cause to be mistaken, mislead
kuyobezwa (-yobejwe) v ▶ to be led into error
kuyoboka (-yobotse) v ▶ to be faithful, obedient
kuyobokera (-yobokeye) v ▶ to be faithful to
kuyobora (-yoboye) v ▶ 1. to lead, drive <i>(esp. cows)i>, 2. to show the way
kuyogera (-yogeye) v ▶ to perish, to be killed unjustly
kuyogora (-yogoye) v ▶ 1. to make a lot of noise, cry out, to bawl, 2. to talk when you shouldn't
kuyōka (-yōtse) v ▶ to diminish <i>(vi)i>, to get thin, to not be well
kuyombayomba (-yombayomvye) v ▶ to go stealthily
kuyōmbekēra (-yōmbekēye) v ▶ to flow softly, quietly <i>(of water)i>
kuyōmbōka (-yōmbōtse) v ▶ 1. to go softly, quietly, 2. to go on tiptoe
kuyōnga (-yōnze) v ▶ 1. to melt <i>(e.g. sugar, salt)i>, 2. to disappear, 3. to be absorbed
kuyōngayōnga (-yōngayōnze) v ▶ to melt away, disappear
kuyongobeza (-yongobeje) v ▶ to eat by sucking only <i>(as candy)i>
kuyōra (-yōye) v ▶ 1. to pick up, 2. to clear off, remove things
kuyōrēsha (-yōrēsheje) v ▶ to cause to pick up
kuyōrwa (-yōwe) v ▶ to vomit
kuyugayuga (-yugayuze) v ▶ to go from place to place to sit <i>(because of fear, or because others speak evil of you)i>, sit fidgeting
kuyungubiza (-yungubije) v ▶ to eat by sucking only <i>(as candy)i>
kuzana (-zanye) v ▶ to bring, to fetch
kuzanana (-zananye) v ▶ to come together, bring with one
kuzanira (-zaniye) v ▶ to bring to, for
kuzanīsha (-zanīshije) v ▶ to help to bring, bring by means of
kuzanzamuka (-zanzamutse) v ▶ to jump in surprise or when awakened
kuzazanirwa (-zazaniwe) v ▶ to be puzzled, uncertain what to do
kuzerēra (-zerēye) v ▶ 1. to be homeless, 2. to wander about, 3. to make dizzy
kuzērērwa (-zērēwe) v ▶ to be dizzy
kuzēzwa (-zējejwe) v ▶ to be entrusted with
kuzibiranya (-zibiranije) v ▶ to silence, to fall heavily <i>(rain)i>
kuzibiza (-zibije) v ▶ to silence, to stop up
kuzibūka (-zibūtse) v ▶ to open <i>(vi)i>, clear <i>(vi)i>, to hear well suddenly <i>(vi)i>
kuzibukīra (-zibukīriye) v ▶ to avoid, to duck to keep from being struck, escape
kuzibūra (-zibūye) v ▶ 1. to open, 2. to clear, 3. unstop, unblock, 4. to pierce <i>(vt)i>
kuziga (-zize) v ▶ 1. to dye, 2. to think about, 3. to expect to get something, 4. to suppose
kuzigamira (-zigamiye) v ▶ to protect at, for, in the place of
kuziganya (-ziganye) v ▶ to provide for, care for, to be economical
kuzigira (-zigiye) v ▶ to burn <i>(food)i> <i>(vi)i>, to make black for
kuzigiriza (-zigirije) v ▶ to earnestly persist in asking for something, to surround animals or person hunted
kuzigirizwa (-zigirijwe) v ▶ to be surrouned, to be at end of one's resources, to be absolutely discouraged in difficulty
kuziguza (-ziguje) v ▶ to encircle, surround, form a circle
kuzika (-zitse) v ▶ 1. to dig under crop or grass, 2. to bury <i>(a person)i>
kuzīkurura (-zīkuruye) v ▶ to mix up, to put what's on the bottom on top, to take out of a hole in the ground what one has put there
kuzima (-zimye) v ▶ to go out <i>(fire, light)i>
kuzimāna (-zimānye) v ▶ to give at feast to, serve a meal to
kuzimangana (-zimanganye) v ▶ to be obscured, be blurred, disappear
kuzimanganya (-zimanganije) v ▶ to erase, hide, conceal
kuzīmba (-zīmvye) v ▶ 1. to fraud, to swindle, 2. make the price very high, to overcharge, 3. to be expensive
kuzimuruka (-zimurutse) v ▶ to find one's way
kuzimurura (-zimuruye) v ▶ to show the way to one who is lost
kuzimya (-zimije) v ▶ to put out fire or light
kuzina (-zinye) v ▶ to hinder one from harming another
kuzīnda (-zīnze) v ▶ 1. to be difficult to say or know, 2. to cause to forget, 3. to escape the memory
kuzinduka (-zindutse) v ▶ to start early in the morning, to get up early
kuzīnga (-zīnze) v ▶ 1. to fold, roll up, 2. to chase flies off cows, 3. to not grow <i>(because of too many seeds)i>
kuzinga (-zinze) v ▶ to be more skillful than others in play or work <i>(yabazinze)i>
kuzīngana (-zīnganye) v ▶ to roll up with
kuzingazinga (-zingazinze) v ▶ to roll up several times
kuzīngīra (-zīngīriye) v ▶ to wind around, as string
kuzingirikira (-zingirikiye) v ▶ to force, to command a person to do what he doesn't want to, use violence, to make another lose his case
kuzira (-zize) v ▶ 1. to be forbidden, taboo, to refuse to eat, to despise, 2. to be punished for someone else's wrong doing, to suffer or be punished because of a certain thing, 3. to avenge wrong done to one's family
kuzīra (-zīze) v ▶ to come at <i>(time, prepositional form of kūza)i>
kuzirika (-ziritse) v ▶ to tie with rope <i>(as goat out to pasture)i>
kuzirikana (-zirikanye) v ▶ 1. to know, 2. to think over, 3. to meditate
kuzirikwa (-ziritswe) v ▶ to be tied <i>(goats, etc.)i>
kuziririza (-ziririje) v ▶ 1. to absolutely refuse, 2. to superstitiously observe certain days, 3. to observe a taboo
kuzīrōra (-zīrōye) v ▶ to persist in old customs, to observe class distinctions
kuzirukaniriza (-zirukanirije) v ▶ to give penuriously to
kuzirukanya (-zirukanije) v ▶ 1. to give penuriously, put in only a little <i>(e.g. salt)i>, 2. to infringe, violate, contravene
kuzitira (-zitiye) v ▶ to make a hedge, surrounding wall, boundary
kuzitura (-zituye) v ▶ to untie
kuzitūrwa (-zitūwe) v ▶ to be untied
kuziza (-zize) v ▶ to forbid <i>(because you don't want him to get along well)i>, to harm or kill because of revenge
kuzizwa (-zijijwe) v ▶ to be mistreated because of
kuzūka (-zūtse) v ▶ to arise from dead, to be resurrected
kuzūnga (-zūnze) v ▶ to blow in the wind, to be unsteady
kuzungagiza (-zungagije) v ▶ 1. to turn around several times, 2. to rock a baby, 3. to agitate, 4. to wag tail
kuzūngazūnga (-zūnze) v ▶ to blow in the wind, to be unsteady
kuzungurirwa (-zunguriwe) v ▶ to be dizzy
kuzūnguruka (-zūngurutse) v ▶ to go around, to cycle <i>(the stem 'zungu' is also the origin of umuzungu, which does not mean 'white person' but rather 'someone going around', describing the first European explorers)i>
kuzūnguza umutwe (-zūnguje) phr ▶ to shake one's head in anger or disgust
kuzūra (-zūye) v ▶ 1. to raise from dead, resurrect, 2. to exhume
kuzyātira (-zyātiye) v ▶ to have lived or to have worked in one place many years, be experienced
kuzyēgenya (-zyēgenye) v ▶ to grit teeth
kw prep ▶ 1. on, 2. at, 3. to <i>(the outside of a thing)i>, 4. from <i>(outside of a thing)i>, <i>(form of ku before fifth class nouns in singular, e.g. kw ibuye - on a rock)i>
kwābīra (-ābīriye) v ▶ 1. to wed, to marry, 2. to receive, 3. to reach out for
kwābīrana (-ābīranye) v ▶ 1. to wed each other, to marry each other, 2. to receive each other, 3. to reach out for each other
kwābīrwa (-ābīriwe) v ▶ to get married <i>(passive)i>
kwāduka (-ādutse) v ▶ 1. to appear suddenly, 2. to be introduced, 3. to be new
kwāga (-āze) v ▶ 1. to scratch with fingernail, to scratch lightly, 2. to be narrow
kwāgiriza (-āgirije) v ▶ 1. to witness, to certify, to prove, 2. to accuse
kwāguka (-āgutse) v ▶ 1. to be stretched, 2. to be widened, 3. to be enlarged, 4. to have a large capacity <i>(from kwāgura)i>
kwāgura (-āguye) v ▶ 1. to stretch, 2. to widen, make wider, 3. to enlarge, to extend
kwāhiza (-āhije) v ▶ 1. to cut grass with, 2. to help to cut
kwāhuka (-āhutse) v ▶ 1. to pasture, 2. to begin a task
kwāhukāna (-āhukānye) v ▶ 1. to seperate, to divorce <i>(vi)i>, 2. to finish <i>(vi)i>
kwāhukānya (-āhukānije) v ▶ 1. to seperate, divorce, 2. to finish <i>(vt)i>
kwāhura (-āhuye) v ▶ 1. to pasture animals in good place, 2. to put to work
kwāka (-ātse) v ▶ 1. to take away from, 2. to demand from, to reclaim, 3. to shine, to burn
kwākīra (-ākīriye) v ▶ 1. to receive, take from another, 2. to take another's place or burden, 3. to accept
kwākīrana (-ākīranye) v ▶ 1. to take turns, 2. to shine, 3. to be cheerful
kwākīrwa (-ākīwe) v ▶ 1. to be received, to be taken, 3. to be helped with burden
kwākura (-ākuye) v ▶ to signal to come
kwāma (-āmye) v ▶ 1. to always or continually do a thing, 2. to bear fruit
kwāmāmara (-āmāmaye) v ▶ 1. to become known, 2. to spread everywhere <i>(vi)i>
kwāmana (-āmanye) v ▶ 1. to live together, 2. to be together always <i>(from kwama)i>
kwāmbika ibara (-āmbitse) phr ▶ to spoil another's reputation
kwāmbuka (-āmbutse) v ▶ 1. to cross <i>(road, river)i>, 2. to travel, 3. go far away, 4. to leave the country
kwāmbukana (-āmbukanye) v ▶ 1. to take far away, 2. to go with
kwāmbura (-āmbuye) v ▶ 1. to undress, to remove clothing, 2. to steal <i>(from kwambara)i>
kwāmbutsa (-āmbukije) v ▶ 1. to exile, 2. chase far away
kwāmbutswa (-āmbukijwe) v ▶ to be exiled
kwāmira (-āmiye) v ▶ 1. to forbid, 2. chase away with shouts
kwāmīsha (-āmīshije) v ▶ to cause to bear fruit
kwāmūka (-āmūtse) v ▶ to be born of, to originate
kwāmūra (-āmūye) v ▶ 1. to gather fruit, to harvest <i>(esp. from perennial plants)i>, 2. to bring things in from sun <i>(from kwanikira)i>
kwāmūrura (-āmūruye) v ▶ to cease to bear fruit
kwānāna (-ānānye) v ▶ 1. to cry <i>(of young about to die)i>, 2. to be about to die for lack of moisture <i>(seeds)i>
kwāndagara (-āndagaye) v ▶ to be made known, come from dark into light
kwāndārika (-āndāritse) v ▶ to be careless <i>(with things)i>
kwāndāza (-āndāje) v ▶ to help a sick person walk
kwāndika (-ānditse) v ▶ to write
kwāndikira (-āndikiye) v ▶ to write to, for
kwandikirwa (-andikirwe) v ▶ 1. to be written for, to, 2. to be written on
kwāndikisha (-āndikishije) v ▶ 1. to write with, cause to write, 2. to enroll, 3. to register
kwāndikishwa (-āndikishijwe) v ▶ 1. to be registered, 2. to be enrolled, 3. to be listed, 4. to be checked in
kwāndikwa (-ānditswe) v ▶ to be written
kwāndukira (-āndukiye) v ▶ to be contagious
kwāndukirwa (-āndukiwe) v ▶ to contract a contagious disease
kwāndukiza (-āndukije) v ▶ to transmit a contagious disease
kwāndura (-ānduye) v ▶ 1. to contract a disease from another, 2. to get dirty
kwānduruka (-āndurutse) v ▶ to originate, to come from
kwāndurwa (-ānduwe) v ▶ to be contracted <i>(disease)i>
kwānguha (-āngushe) v ▶ to lie
kwānikira (-ānikiye) v ▶ to put out in sun
kwānjānjwa (-ānjānjwe) v ▶ 1. to hold lightly, 2. be careless with, 3. to neglect
kwānka (-ānse) v ▶ 1. to refuse, 2. to hate, to detest, 3. to resist, to oppose
kwānkanya (-ānkanije) v ▶ to thin out plants
kwānkira (-ānkiye) v ▶ 1. to refuse to, 2. to be impossible for, 3. to be willful, 4. to be disobedient <i>(very strongly)i>
kwāruka (-ārutse) v ▶ 1. reach the age of accountability, 2. to grow up
kwārura (-āruye) v ▶ to dish up food
kwāsana (-āsanye) v ▶ 1. to clash together, 2. to shatter, 3. to make big noise
kwātagura (-ātaguye) v ▶ to tell the whole truth without hiding a thing
kwātīra (-ātīriye) v ▶ 1. to go down the middle <i>(e.g. of path or country)i>, 2. to crack <i>(vi, vt)i>
kwātira (-ātiye) v ▶ 1. to choose leader, 2. to put bees in new hive, 3. to dedicate, 4. to ordain
kwātirwa v ▶ to gain <i>(position)i>
kwātura (-ātuye) v ▶ 1. to make known, 2. bring into open from hidden place, 3. to confess, 4. to pronounce clearly, to articulate, 5. to open <i>(flower)i>
kwāturuka (-āturutse) v ▶ to crack, to open <i>(vi)i>
kwegamika (-egamitse) v ▶ to lean against <i>(vt)i>
kwegamira (-egamiye) v ▶ to lean against <i>(vi)i>
kwegeka (-egetse) v ▶ 1. to lean against <i>(vt)i>, 2. to prop up, 3. to put up a bee hive
kwegerana (-egeranye) v ▶ to get close together, crowd together <i>(vi)i>
kwegeranya (-egeranije) v ▶ to put things <i>(or people)i> close together
kwegereza (-egereje) v ▶ 1. to cause to approach, 2. put within reach
kweguka (-egutse) v ▶ 1. to fall down from above, 2. to die suddenly, 3. to stretch <i>(vi)i>
kwegukira (-egukiye) v ▶ 1. to possess, be sole owner, 2. to be one's task <i>(e.g. negukiye kwīgīsha)i>
kwegura (-eguye) v ▶ 1. to give over a possession, 2. bring down a bee hive, 3. throw on ground
kwēma (-ēmye) v ▶ to stand erect, remain standing
kwemanga (-emanze) v ▶ 1. to witness fearlessly on behalf of another, 2. to help one in trouble
kwemera (-emeye) v ▶ 1. to be willing, to agree to, 3. to admit, to acknowledge, to confess, concur, 4. to accept, 5. to approve, 6. to believe, to believe in
kwemeza (-emeje) v ▶ 1. to convince, 2. to prove, 3. to confirm, 4. to cause to admit or accept
kwēnda (-ēnze) v ▶ 1. to receive <i>(from someone's hands)i>, 2. to have sex, to make love, to have intercourse, 3. to fornicate <i>(rude)i>
kwenda (-enze) v ▶ to barely escape <i>(e.g. yenze gupfa he nearly died)i>
kwēndwa (-ēnzwe) v ▶ to be received, to be married
kwenēna (-enennye) v ▶ 1. to be suspended in air, 2. to swing
kwengēnga (-engēnze) v ▶ 1. to rule kindly, 2. deal kindly with, 3. to carry very carefully lest it break or spill, 4. to be gentle
kwenyegeza (-enyegeje) v ▶ to stoke <i>(fire)i>
kwēnzūra (-ēnzūye) v ▶ 1. to sweep, clean up, 2. to burst into light <i>(dawn)i>, 3. to have guest arrive just as food is all consumed
kwēra (-ēze) v ▶ 1. to be white, 2. to be pure, 3. to be innocent, 4. to ripen, 5. to get the first teeth
kweraguza (-eraguje) v ▶ to look around on all sides
kwereka (-eretse) v ▶ 1. to show, 2. to point to
kwerekeza (-erekeje) v ▶ 1. to go towards, 2. to direct towards
kwerēra (-erēreye) v ▶ to be about to deliver <i>(of cow only)i>
kwerura (-eruye) v ▶ 1. to tell publicly, make known, 2. to be unashamed, shameless, 3. to be bold <i>(esp. of young girl)i>, 4. to be rude, vulgar, obtrusive, coarse
kwēyēreza (-ēyēreje) v ▶ to cause to sweep, sweep with
kwēza (-ējeje) v ▶ 1. to purify, to cleanse, 2. to make white <i>(from kwera)i>
kwōga (-ōze) v ▶ 1. to swim, go in water, 2. to wash oneself, 3. to shower, to bath
kwōgera (-ōgeye) v ▶ to swim at, for
kwōgēsha (-ōgēsheje) v ▶ to wash with, help to wash
kwōgorora (-ōgoroye) v ▶ 1. to cross a river <i>(by bridge)i>, 2. to come out of water
kwōkēsha (-ōkēsheje) v ▶ to roast with, help to roast
kwōkōka (-ōkōtse) v ▶ 1. to be left alive after a plague, 2. to survive, 3. to regain health or possessions
kwōkōra (-ōkōye) v ▶ to remove from fire or oven
kwōkōra (-ōkōreye) v ▶ to give back calf to one from whom one received a cow
kwōkōrera (-ōkōreye) v ▶ to take from fire for
kwōkōza (-ōkōje) v ▶ 1. to cause to take from fire, 2. ask cow from one who has received one
kwōmānza (-ōmānje) v ▶ 1. to split up, cut lengthwise, 2. to play on instrument vigorously
kwōmboka (-ōmbotse) v ▶ to walk stealthily
kwōmeka (-ōmetse) v ▶ 1. to stick or sew together, 2. to apply on
kwōmekera (-ōmekereye) v ▶ 1. to apply, 2. to impute to
kwōnda (-ōnze) v ▶ to get thin
kwōndēsha (-ōndēsheje) v ▶ to make thin
kwōndēshwa (-ōndēshejwe) v ▶ to be made thin by
kwongera (-ongeye) v ▶ 1. to repeat, do again, 2. to give more, 3. to augment, to increase <i>(vt)i>, 4. to accelerate
kwongera umushahara (-ongeye) phr ▶ to increase the salary
kwongeranya (-ongeranije) v ▶ to break or kill completely
kwongerwa (-ongewe) v ▶ to be given more
kwongeza (-ongeje) v ▶ 1. to give, 2. to demand more
kwōngorera (-ōngoreye) v ▶ to whisper
kwōngorerana (-ōngoreranye) v ▶ to whisper to each other
kwōnjorora (-ōnjoroye) v ▶ 1. to leave abruptly, 2. stop talking abruptly though others continue, 3. to drop out of something because you know you're in the wrong
kwōnka (-ōnse) v ▶ to nurse <i>(vi)i>
kwōnōna (-ōnōnnye) v ▶ to destroy, damage, spoil
kwōnōnekara (-ōnōnekaye) v ▶ to be spoiled, to deteriorate
kwōnōnēsha (-ōnōnēsheje) v ▶ to damage with, help to damage
kwōrekēra (-ōrekēreye) v ▶ 1. to try to make someone like what he has refused, 2. to entice, 3. to seduce
kwōrekērwa (--rewe) v ▶ to be enticed, to be seduced
kwōroha (-ōroshe) v ▶ 1. to be easy, to be simple, 2. to be soft, 3. to be light <i>(in weight)i>
kwōrohereza (-ōrohereje) v ▶ 1. to fertilize, 2. soften up soil
kwōroherwa (-ōrohewe) v ▶ 1. to get relief from pain, 2. to improve <i>(physically or otherwise)i>
kwōrokēra (-ōrokēreye) v ▶ to put skin of dead calf before cow to make her give milk
kwōrokereza (-ōrokereje) v ▶ 1. to get medicine to make cow like her calf, 2. to stand up for someone you trust
kwōsa (-ōsheje) v ▶ to put on, or to burn nice-smelling stuff
kwōsha (-ōheje) v ▶ 1. to lead, 2. to urge, 3. to influence, 4. to tempt
kwōta (-ōse) v ▶ to warm oneself by fire
kwōtesha (-ōtesheje) v ▶ to invite to or allow to warm oneself
kwōteshwa (-ōteshejwe) v ▶ to be invited to warm oneself
kwōtsa (-ōkeje) v ▶ 1. to roast in coals, to grill, broil, 2. to bake
kwōtsako (--kejeko) v ▶ to roast a little of
kwūbahuka (-ūbahutse) v ▶ 1. to lack respect, be disrespectful, 2. to be insolent, 3. to dare, to be bold, 4. to speak fearlessly
kwūbakana (-ūbakanye) v ▶ to build together
kwūbakira (-ūbakiye) v ▶ to build at, for
kwūbakīsha (-ūbakīshije) v ▶ to cause to build, build with
kwūbakwa (-ūbatswe) v ▶ to be built
kwūbika (-ūbitse) v ▶ to turn upside down, to be upside down <i>(esp. of basket)i>
kwūbika inda (-ūbitse) phr ▶ to lie on one's face, to lie face down, to be in prone position
kwūbikiza (-ūbikije) v ▶ to become dark in daytime <i>(from fog, etc.)i>
kwūbikwa (-ūbitswe) v ▶ to be turned upside down
kwūbīra (-ūbīriye) v ▶ 1. to come unexpectedly finding one unprepared, 2. to happen suddenly
kwūbuka (-ūbutse) v ▶ 1. to discover, 2. to come upon suddenly, 3. to jump up and run quickly
kwūburuka (-ūburutse) v ▶ 1. to peel <i>(vi)i> <i>(skin after a burn)i>, 2. to become right side up
kwūburura (-ūburuye) v ▶ to turn right side up
kwūburūrwa (-ūburūwe) v ▶ to be turned right side up
kwūgama (-ūgamye) v ▶ to take cover in rain, go for shelter
kwūgamisha (-ūgamishije) v ▶ to give shelter
kwūgarana (-ūgaranye) v ▶ to shut up with
kwūgunyuza (-ūgunyuje) v ▶ 1. to scour at pot, 2. to rinse out dirt, 3. to drink all there is in a container
kwūhagira (-ūhagiye) v ▶ to bathe <i>(vt)i> <i>(originally associated with ceremonial cleansing at time of a death in family)i>
kwūhagiza (-ūhagije) v ▶ to bathe with
kwūhīra (-ūhīye) v ▶ 1. to pour water on another's hands, 2. to give salt to domestic animals <i>(usually in other food)i>
kwūhirwa (-ūhiwe) v ▶ to be given salt <i>(cows)i>
kwūhiza (-ūhije) v ▶ to cause to give salt to cows
kwūma (-ūmye) v ▶ to be dry <i>(vi)i>
kwūmirwa (-ūmiriwe) v ▶ to be speechless in defeat, or surprise, or misfortune
kwūmiza (-ūmije) v ▶ to astonish, render speechless
kwūmvīkana (-ūmvīkanye) v ▶ 1. to understand one another, 2. to sound well, 3. to be heard plainly, 4. to be clear <i>(understandable)i>, 5. to come to a compromise
kwūmviririza (-ūmviririje) v ▶ 1. to listen to, at, 2. to taste at, 3. to smell at
kwūmviriza (-ūmvirije) v ▶ 1. to listen to, 2. to taste, 3. to smell
kwūnamika (-ūnamitse) v ▶ to make another to look down, close his eyes, stoop
kwūnamīsha (-ūnamīshije) v ▶ see kwunamika
kwūnamuka (-ūnamutse) v ▶ to raise one's head, to raise up <i>(vt)i>
kwūnga (-ūnze) v ▶ 1. to stop a quarrel and make them like each other, 2. to join together broken thing
kwūnguka (-ūngutse) v ▶ 1. to gain, to earn, 2. make profit, 3. to increase <i>(vi)i>
kwūngura (-ūnguye) v ▶ 1. to multiply <i>(vt)i>, 2. to increase <i>(vt)i>, 3. to cause to make profit
kwūngurira (-ūnguriye) v ▶ to increase at, for
kwūngururuza (-ūngururuje) v ▶ 1. to go forward little by little, 2. to prolong
kwūnguruza (-ūnguruje) v ▶ 1. to go a little ahead, 2. to give a lift
kwūngurwa (-ūnguwe) v ▶ to be increased
kwūnguza (-ūnguje) v ▶ to cause to increase
kwūnyuguriza (-ūnyugurije) v ▶ to rinse for
kwūnyuguza (-ūnyuguje) v ▶ to rinse
kwūnyuguzwa (-ūnyugujwe) v ▶ to be rinsed
kwūrira (-ūriye) v ▶ 1. to climb <i>(as tree)i>, 2. to board <i>(a bus, train)i>
kwūrirana (-ūriranye) v ▶ to climb together
kwūririra (-ūririye) v ▶ to climb on, by, for
kwūriza (-ūrije) v ▶ to cause to climb
kwūrizwa (-ūrijwe) v ▶ to be caused to climb
kwūruruka (-ūrurutse) v ▶ to climb down, descend <i>(as tree)i>
kwūrurutsa (-ūrurukije) v ▶ to cause to climb down
kwūrurutswa (--kijwe) v ▶ to be caused to climb down
kwūzura (-ūzuye) v ▶ 1. to be full, 2. be be perfect, 3. to be complete, 4. to be reconciled
kwūzuriza (-ūzurije) v ▶ 1. to fill, 2. to reconcile
kwūzuza (-ujuje) v ▶ 1. to fill, 2. make perfect, 3. to reconcile
kwūzūzwa (-ūzūjwe) v ▶ 1. to be filled, 2. reconciled
mābuja 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my mistress
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my mistress
māmbu ▶ 'it just doesn't exist' <i>(said when you've looked for something and can't find it)i>
mandarine n ▶ tangerine, mandarine
marakuja 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ passion fruit
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ passion fruit
marariya 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ malaria <i>(also malariya)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ malaria <i>(also malariya)i>
marāya 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harlot, whore, hooker, prostitute <i>(Sw. malaya)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ harlot, whore, hooker, prostitute <i>(Sw. malaya)i>
marere n ▶ fourth finger
mayoneze n ▶ mayonnaise <i>(Fr. mayonnaise)i>
mbe excl ▶ <i>(question word, introduces a question, comparable with 'hey' in English)i>
mbēga ▶ <i>(question word, introduces a question)i>
mbere prep ▶ 1. in fact, 2. before, formerly
mbēye ▶ <i>(question word, introduces a question)i>
me emph ▶ yes, absolutely, certainly
mirongurwēnda adj ▶ ninety
mirongwicēnda adj ▶ ninety
mirongwitandatu adj ▶ sixty
mirongwitānu adj ▶ fifty
mirongwitātu adj ▶ thirty
mpa phr ▶ give me... <i>(imperative of guha)i>
Mpwēmu Mweranda phr ▶ Holy Spirit
mu prep ▶ 1. in, into, 2. during, 3. out of <i>(the inside of a thing, e.g. kuva mu muriro – to come out of the fire)i>
mu maso hiwe phr ▶ in his face
mugaturuturu 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> early morning <i>(when the morning star is seen)i>
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> early morning <i>(when the morning star is seen)i>
mugitōndo n ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> morning
muka 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wife of
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wife of
mukuru (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. older brother of a boy, 2. older sister of a girl
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. older brother of a boy, 2. older sister of a girl
mukurwanje (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. older brother of a boy, 2. older sister of a girl
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. older brother of a boy, 2. older sister of a girl
Mungu 1 class 1
singular: umu- ▶ God <i>(from Sw., term introduced by missionaries in contrast to the traditional Kirundi term Imāna)i>
singular: umu- ▶ God <i>(from Sw., term introduced by missionaries in contrast to the traditional Kirundi term Imāna)i>
murakoze phr ▶ Thank you! <i>(pl., polite)i> <i>(lit.: you worked!)i>
muramukazanje (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my sister-in-law
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my sister-in-law
muramuwe (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ brother-in-law <i>(his, her)i>
murumwanje my brother-in-law
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ brother-in-law <i>(his, her)i>
murumwanje my brother-in-law
murimirwa 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ traditional sacred drum "for whom one ploughs", kept at Gishora
singular: umu- ▶ traditional sacred drum "for whom one ploughs", kept at Gishora
murisānze phr ▶ be yourself, make yourself comfortable <i>(said to a visitor)i>
murumuna (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ younger brother of boy, younger sister of girl
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ younger brother of boy, younger sister of girl
musāza (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ brother <i>(of girl)i>
musazanje my brother <i>(girl speaking)i>
musaza wiwe her brother
musazacu our brother <i>(girls speaking)i>
musaza wanyu your brother <i>(spoken to girls)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ brother <i>(of girl)i>
musazanje my brother <i>(girl speaking)i>
musaza wiwe her brother
musazacu our brother <i>(girls speaking)i>
musaza wanyu your brother <i>(spoken to girls)i>
mushikabo (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ their sister <i>(of boys)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ their sister <i>(of boys)i>
mushikanje (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my brother <i>(boy speaking)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my brother <i>(boy speaking)i>
mutsitsa (mi-) 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wisdom tooth
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ wisdom tooth
muzitsa 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wisdom tooth
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wisdom tooth
mw prep ▶ 1. in, into, 2. during, 3. out of the inside, <i>(form of mu before fifth class nouns in singular, e.g. mw ishuli - in school)i>
mwaramutse phr ▶ good morning <i>(from kuramuka)i>
mwēbwe ▶ you <i>(pl.)i>
mwēho you, in contrast to others
nāmwe and you
nkāmwe like you
mwēho you, in contrast to others
nāmwe and you
nkāmwe like you
mwēne (b-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child of, son of
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child of, son of
mwēne data (b-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my sibling <i>(a brother or a sister)i>
bene data my siblings <i>(my brothers and sisters)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my sibling <i>(a brother or a sister)i>
bene data my siblings <i>(my brothers and sisters)i>
mwēne dāta wācu (b-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my paternal cousin <i>(boy or girl)i>
bene dāta wācu my paternal cousins <i>(boys and girls)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my paternal cousin <i>(boy or girl)i>
bene dāta wācu my paternal cousins <i>(boys and girls)i>
mwēne nyina (b-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. brother, 2. sister <i>(lit. child of his/her/their mother)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. brother, 2. sister <i>(lit. child of his/her/their mother)i>
mwēne se (b-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. his, her, their brother, 2. his, her, their sister <i>(lit. child of his/her/their father)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. his, her, their brother, 2. his, her, their sister <i>(lit. child of his/her/their father)i>
mwēne so (b-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. your brother, 2. your sister <i>(lit. child of your father)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. your brother, 2. your sister <i>(lit. child of your father)i>
mwēne wācu (b-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. my sibling of the same sex, 2. my cousin <i>(paternal)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. my sibling of the same sex, 2. my cousin <i>(paternal)i>
mwīriwe n ▶ 1. good afternoon, good evening, 2. hello <i>(in afternoon/evening, greeting used when meeting for second time same day)i>
mwīshwanje (b-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my sister's son <i>(usually used for an oath with indecent meaning)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ my sister's son <i>(usually used for an oath with indecent meaning)i>
n'amahoro phr ▶ 1. it it peace? is all well? <i>(as question)i>, 2. it is peace! it's all well! <i>(as answer)i>
n'amarembe phr ▶ it is peace! it's all well! <i>(as answer to question n'amahoro)i>
n'ameza phr ▶ I'm fine <i>(from -īza)i>
n'imisuhūko phr ▶ I'm better, he's better
n'imitende ▶ he's better, I'm better
n'ingoga adv ▶ quickly
n'intete phr ▶ not a bit
n'ūko conj ▶ therefore, so, it is thus, that's right, then
na ▶ 1. and <i>(for words in a series or phrases, but not clauses)i>, 2. by, 3. with, 4. even
na mba phr ▶ not at all, not in the least
naho conj ▶ 1. although, 2. but, 3. whereas, 4. even if
nāka (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ so-and-so, what's his name <i>(male)i>
banaka those ones <i>(unnamed people)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ so-and-so, what's his name <i>(male)i>
banaka those ones <i>(unnamed people)i>
nāmba ▶ if
nānje ▶ and I, and me, me too
ndagize bwakeye phr ▶ Good morning <i>(to a superior)i>
ndaguhaye bwakeye phr ▶ Good morning <i>(to a superior)i>
ndagumye phr ▶ I'm well <i>(said as answer to the question: uragumye?)i>
ndakwinginze phr ▶ please <i>(greeting, reply)i>
Ndamukiza n ▶ April
ndashonje phr ▶ I'm hungry
nde adj 1 class 1
singular: umu- ▶ who? <i>(in questions and with 1. class sg. only)i>
<i>(who is it?)i> ninde
singular: umu- ▶ who? <i>(in questions and with 1. class sg. only)i>
<i>(who is it?)i> ninde
nēza adv ▶ nicely, well, fine
ngo ▶ in order that, that
ngombwa adj ▶ important, essential
ni ko conj ▶ 1. all right, 2. that's so, 3. thus
ni mwicare phr ▶ Please sit down
ni nēza phr ▶ it's fine, it's good
ni sawa phr ▶ it's ok, it's alright <i>(Sw.)i>
ni vyiza phr ▶ that's good, fine
ni vyiza kubonana nāwe phr ▶ nice to meet you, nice to see you
niho emph ▶ <i>(emphatic particle placing emphasis on the preceding constituent)i>
umwana niho the/ this/ that child <i>(emphasizing the child)i>
umwana niho the/ this/ that child <i>(emphasizing the child)i>
niko conj ▶ all right, that's so, thus
nimushike phr ▶ Come on in!
ninde ▶ who? who is it?
nivyo ▶ is it like this? isn't it? <i>(answered by nivyo or sivyo)i>
nk'ūko ▶ as, like <i>(introducing clause)i>
nka adv ▶ <i>(prep.)i> like, about <i>(approximately)i>
nkāwe ▶ like you
nkombarukoko n ▶ index finger
nkumbaruboko n ▶ index finger
no conj ▶ and <i>(between infinitives or preceding mu or ku)i>
kurima no gusatura biraruhisha Hoeing and splitting wood is tiring
kurima no gusatura biraruhisha Hoeing and splitting wood is tiring
nōn'aha adv ▶ right now, here and now
nōnaha adv ▶ right now, here and now
nōye gutīnya phr ▶ don't be afraid
nsumbazose n ▶ middle finger
nta ▶ <i>(with high tone)i> 1. no, 2. none, 3. there is no
nta na kimwe phr ▶ neither, none
nta umwanya phr ▶ no time, there is no time
ntabwo adv ▶ never, not, will not, won't
ntakibazo phr ▶ no problem <i>(from ikibazo)i>
ntamwanya phr ▶ no time, there is no time
ntanakimwe adj ▶ nothing
ntūze ▶ so-and-so, what's-his-name
nubwo prep ▶ despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of, although
nuko conj ▶ therefore, so, it is thus, that's right, then
nya ▶ <i>(invariable demonstrative)i> that
nyabugoro n ▶ little house built for spirit of one who has died
nyabuhoro 5 class 5
singular: i-,iri- ▶ traditional sacred "dispenser of peace" drum
singular: i-,iri- ▶ traditional sacred "dispenser of peace" drum
nyabuna excl ▶ <i>(an exclamation of affirmation)i>
nyāco adj ▶ good, nice
nyamwero (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ albino
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ albino
nyāwo adj ▶ good, nice
nyāyo adj ▶ 1. good, nice <i>(impuzu nyayo)i>, 2. real
nyina (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their mother <i>(rude)i>
banyina their mothers <i>(rude)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their mother <i>(rude)i>
banyina their mothers <i>(rude)i>
nyinābo (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their maternal aunt
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their maternal aunt
nyiramwiza (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ beautiful woman, beautiful girl, a beauty
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ beautiful woman, beautiful girl, a beauty
nyōbuja 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your mistress
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your mistress
nyogosēnge (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sister of your father, your paternal aunt
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sister of your father, your paternal aunt
nyoko (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your <i>(sing. or pl.)i> mother <i>(sometimes with negative implication, rude derogative)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your <i>(sing. or pl.)i> mother <i>(sometimes with negative implication, rude derogative)i>
nyōkobuja 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your mistress, employer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your mistress, employer
nyōkobukwe 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your mother-in-law
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ your mother-in-law
pē adv ▶ absolutely! extremely! think of that!
perezida (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ president
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ president
rimwe na rimwe phr ▶ sometimes
roho 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. spirit, 2. soul <i>(from Sw. roho)i>
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ 1. spirit, 2. soul <i>(from Sw. roho)i>
ruciteme 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ traditional sacred drum "for whom one clears brush", kept at Gishora
singular: uru- ▶ traditional sacred drum "for whom one clears brush", kept at Gishora
rugagamisha 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ microscope
singular: uru- ▶ microscope
rukinzo 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ traditional sacred royal drum accompanying the king wherever he went, was exchanged with every new reign
singular: uru- ▶ traditional sacred royal drum accompanying the king wherever he went, was exchanged with every new reign
rurabwe ▶ seeing one indistinctly because he went too fast
rutuku 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ prohibited locally brewed spirit made of manioc
singular: uru- ▶ prohibited locally brewed spirit made of manioc
rwāna adv ▶ childishly
rwōse adv ▶ 1. absolutely, 2. completely, entirely, 3. very much <i>(from -ōse)i>
Ryangombe n ▶ other name for Kiranga
sabwe excl ▶ present! here! <i>(exclamation to a superior, lit. let it be asked)i>
sahwānya n ▶ conjunction <i>(gram.)i>
samuragwa (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heir
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heir
sawa adj ▶ okay, OK, right, correct <i>(Sw.)i>
se (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their father
base babo their fathers
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their father
base babo their fathers
sebukwe (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ father-in-law <i>(of someone else)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ father-in-law <i>(of someone else)i>
sēkuru (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ grandfather <i>(his, their)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ grandfather <i>(his, their)i>
sēkuruza (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ancestor <i>(his, their)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ancestor <i>(his, their)i>
sēwabo (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their paternal aunt
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their paternal aunt
sha excl ▶ familiar term for addressing another <i>(used mostly by men and boys)i>
shahu excl ▶ familiar term for addressing another <i>(used mostly by men and boys)i>
shēbuja (ba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their master, employer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ his, her, their master, employer
sida 3 class 3
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ AIDS
singular: i-,in-
plural: i-,in- ▶ AIDS
sīko ▶ isn't it? isn't that so?
sivyo ▶ isn't it? <i>(answered by nivyo)i>
somambike n ▶ intimate friend, one who shares his secrets or last food with you
te ▶ how? <i>(in questions only)i>
turasubira phr ▶ See you next time <i>(soon)i>
turikumwe phr ▶ we are together, we'll stay in touch, we'll see us <i>(greeting when parting from friends)i>
twēbwe ▶ we, us
tweho we <i>(in contrast to others)i>
nātwe and we, us
nkātwe like us
twempi both of us
twese all of us
tweho we <i>(in contrast to others)i>
nātwe and we, us
nkātwe like us
twempi both of us
twese all of us
ubu adv ▶ now, currently
ubu nyene right now, immediately
kur'ubu perhaps
ubu nyene right now, immediately
kur'ubu perhaps
ubu nyene adv ▶ right now, immediately
ububabare 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ pain, suffering <i>(from kubabara)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ pain, suffering <i>(from kubabara)i>
ububāmfu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ left hand, left side, left
singular: ubu- ▶ left hand, left side, left
ububāsha 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. power, 2. ability
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. power, 2. ability
ububire 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> boiling
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> boiling
ububwa 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> bringing reproach on others
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> bringing reproach on others
ububwīriza 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> office, authority
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> office, authority
ubucafu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ dirtiness
singular: ubu- ▶ dirtiness
ubucumukure 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ toil, labor, distress
singular: ubu- ▶ toil, labor, distress
ubudede 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> beads, big perls
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> beads, big perls
ubufashanyigisho 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ facilitation
singular: ubu- ▶ facilitation
ubugabe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> authority
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> authority
ubugabo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. authority, 2. bossiness, 3. manhood, penis
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. authority, 2. bossiness, 3. manhood, penis
ubugene ▶ how, as <i>(not in questions)i>
ubugesera 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wickedness, skillfulness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wickedness, skillfulness
ubugīngo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. life, 2. soul
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. life, 2. soul
ubugome 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> revolt, wickedness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> revolt, wickedness
ubugūmba 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ sterility, barrenness
singular: ubu- ▶ sterility, barrenness
ubugūnge 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. dishonesty, 2. deceitfulness, 3. selfishness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. dishonesty, 2. deceitfulness, 3. selfishness
ubugurano 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> servitude, slavery
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> servitude, slavery
ubuhamya 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. testimony, 2. declaration
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. testimony, 2. declaration
ubuhanga 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> intelligence
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> intelligence
ubuherūka 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. end, 2. the very last time, 3. finally, 4. at last
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. end, 2. the very last time, 3. finally, 4. at last
ubuhīnga 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> skillfulness, artificial intelligence, computer science etc.
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> skillfulness, artificial intelligence, computer science etc.
ubuhinguriro 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ industry
singular: ubu- ▶ industry
ubuhīrwe (ama-) 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. blessing, 2. chance, good fortune, 3. privilege, benefit, advantage, 4. fun
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. blessing, 2. chance, good fortune, 3. privilege, benefit, advantage, 4. fun
ubuho adv ▶ now <i>(emphatic)i>
ubuhoma 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. dirt <i>(esp. on body)i>, 2. dirtiness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. dirt <i>(esp. on body)i>, 2. dirtiness
ubuhōmbe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> deficit, loss
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> deficit, loss
ubuhuku 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cave, den <i>(of wild animals, as in rocks)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cave, den <i>(of wild animals, as in rocks)i>
ubuhūmbu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evil deeds, wickedness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> evil deeds, wickedness
ubuja 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> servitude
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> servitude
ubukenuke 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> abundance, supplying of need
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> abundance, supplying of need
ubukire 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ riches, wealth
singular: ubu- ▶ riches, wealth
ubukiru 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> place where steps are cut in hillside, rough place, bumps, hillocks
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> place where steps are cut in hillside, rough place, bumps, hillocks
ubukiruruke 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ altitude
singular: ubu- ▶ altitude
ubukōko 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. many small insects, 2. animal
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. many small insects, 2. animal
ubukoyo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> stoop-shouldered-ness <i>(as result of illness or hunger)i> <i>(term of scorn)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> stoop-shouldered-ness <i>(as result of illness or hunger)i> <i>(term of scorn)i>
ubukristo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> Christianity
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> Christianity
ubukuba 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. quickness, 2. agility
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. quickness, 2. agility
ubukuru 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> old age, seniority, importance
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> old age, seniority, importance
ubukwe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ wedding
singular: ubu- ▶ wedding
ubumago 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> magic
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> magic
ubumāka 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> changing wife or husband frequently
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> changing wife or husband frequently
ubumāna 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> godliness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> godliness
ubumara 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> poison
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> poison
ubumere 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ condition, state, status
singular: ubu- ▶ condition, state, status
ubumoso 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ left hand or side
singular: ubu- ▶ left hand or side
ubumuga 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ paralysis, diability, handicap, weakness, lameness
singular: ubu- ▶ paralysis, diability, handicap, weakness, lameness
ubumwe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ unity
singular: ubu- ▶ unity
ubunebwe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> laziness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> laziness
ubuntu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. grace, generosity, 2. free <i>(yampaye ku buntu)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. grace, generosity, 2. free <i>(yampaye ku buntu)i>
ubunyovu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ uncultivated land
singular: ubu- ▶ uncultivated land
ubupfīndo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lot <i>(as in drowing lots)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> lot <i>(as in drowing lots)i>
ubupfu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. folly, 2. ignorance
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. folly, 2. ignorance
ubupfunya 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> failure to grow properly
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> failure to grow properly
ubura (ama-) 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. of same blood, 2. intestines <i>(used in pl.)i>
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. of same blood, 2. intestines <i>(used in pl.)i>
uburagamo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dwelling place
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> dwelling place
uburage 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> inheritance, legacy
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> inheritance, legacy
uburāya 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ prostitution <i>(from Sw.)i>
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ prostitution <i>(from Sw.)i>
uburēbure 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> height, length, depth <i>(dimension and time)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> height, length, depth <i>(dimension and time)i>
ubureve 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ lisping, speech defect <i>(esp. for s, sh, c)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ lisping, speech defect <i>(esp. for s, sh, c)i>
uburiba 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ weight
singular: ubu- ▶ weight
uburima 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> soldier ants
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> soldier ants
uburinganire 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ equality, equitability
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ equality, equitability
uburire 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ rheum <i>(certain kind of illness of eyes)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ rheum <i>(certain kind of illness of eyes)i>
uburiza 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> first-born
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> first-born
uburo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> millet
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> millet
uburuhe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> weariness, fatigue
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> weariness, fatigue
uburuhūkiro 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. resting place, 2. refuge, 3. stopping place
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. resting place, 2. refuge, 3. stopping place
uburyamo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ sleeping <i>(from kuryāma)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ sleeping <i>(from kuryāma)i>
uburyarya 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> itching, making others think you've done a miracle when it's only a deception
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> itching, making others think you've done a miracle when it's only a deception
uburyo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> right hand or side, opportunity, occasion, manner
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> right hand or side, opportunity, occasion, manner
uburyōhe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> flavor, deliciousness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> flavor, deliciousness
ubusa adv ▶ 1. nothing, 2. in vain
ubusage 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. fringe, 2. long hair <i>(with butter and mud in it)i>, 3. lock of hair, 4. corn silk
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. fringe, 2. long hair <i>(with butter and mud in it)i>, 3. lock of hair, 4. corn silk
ubusagwe (ama-) 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ poison of snake or other animal <i>(in mouth)i>
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ poison of snake or other animal <i>(in mouth)i>
ubusaro 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> beads <i>(esp. big ones)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> beads <i>(esp. big ones)i>
ubusasāte 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> itching
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> itching
ubushinguro 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(fixed)i> board
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(fixed)i> board
ubushiriro 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> place of destruction
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> place of destruction
ubushizi bw'amanga 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ fearlessness <i>(because one knows he is right)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ fearlessness <i>(because one knows he is right)i>
ubusōsa 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ delicious taste
singular: ubu- ▶ delicious taste
ubusumbasumbane 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. inequality, 2. surface
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. inequality, 2. surface
ubusumo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ place where food is plentiful
singular: ubu- ▶ place where food is plentiful
ubutame 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> weariness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> weariness
ubute 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> indifference, negligence, laziness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> indifference, negligence, laziness
ubutīnyānka 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> menstruation, illness of women <i>(hemorrhage)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> menstruation, illness of women <i>(hemorrhage)i>
ubuto 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> childhood
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> childhood
ubutūku 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ gnat, tiny fly
singular: ubu- ▶ gnat, tiny fly
ubutumba 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> little hills, knolls
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> little hills, knolls
ubutumire 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> invitation
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> invitation
ubutūngu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ignorance
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ignorance
ubutwāre 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> chieftanship, authority
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> chieftanship, authority
ubuvumo 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cave, den <i>(as of wild animal, in rocks)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> cave, den <i>(as of wild animal, in rocks)i>
ubuvunguka 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> crumbs, chips of wood
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> crumbs, chips of wood
ubuvyimbe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ swelling
singular: ubu- ▶ swelling
ubuyobe 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wickedness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> wickedness
ubuyōnga 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> fringe
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> fringe
ubuzima 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. life, 2. health, 3. wholeness
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. life, 2. health, 3. wholeness
ubuzima bwiza phr ▶ fitness
ubuzimire 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ignorance, being lost
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> ignorance, being lost
ubuzimuzimu 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. things used in worship of Kiranga, thought to have special powers, 2. spirit worship, 3. superstitions
singular: ubu- ▶ 1. things used in worship of Kiranga, thought to have special powers, 2. spirit worship, 3. superstitions
ubwaguke 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ width
singular: ubu- ▶ width
ubwākara (am-) 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ leafy vegetable <i>(of certain sort)i>
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ leafy vegetable <i>(of certain sort)i>
ubwāmāso 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> seeing face to face
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> seeing face to face
ubwāna 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> childhood
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> childhood
ubwārāra 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> contagious disease <i>(term of scorn: uri n'ubwarara)i>
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> contagious disease <i>(term of scorn: uri n'ubwarara)i>
ubwāto (am-) 8 5 sg. class 8: ubu-
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ 1. boat, 2. traditional dugout canoe
<i>(plural only used for indefinite numbers)i>
amāto menshi = many boats, <i>buti>
ubwāto bubiri = two boats
pl. class 5: ama- ▶ 1. boat, 2. traditional dugout canoe
<i>(plural only used for indefinite numbers)i>
amāto menshi = many boats, <i>buti>
ubwāto bubiri = two boats
ubwenegihugu 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ nationality
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ nationality
ubwēnge 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. wisdom, 2. knowledge, knowhow, 3. sense, 4. intelligence, 5. intellect, 6. consciousness
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. wisdom, 2. knowledge, knowhow, 3. sense, 4. intelligence, 5. intellect, 6. consciousness
ubwo ▶ 1. perhaps, 2. now that, 3. since, 4. seeing that, 5. moreover
ubwōba 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. fear, phobia, angst, 2. cowardice, 3. horror
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. fear, phobia, angst, 2. cowardice, 3. horror
ubwōko (am-) 8 class 8
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. race, 2. nation, 3. tribe, 4. kind, species, breed
singular: ubu-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. race, 2. nation, 3. tribe, 4. kind, species, breed
ubwōnko 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> brains
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> brains
ubwōya 8 class 8
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. body hair <i>(not on human head)i>, 2. fur
singular: ubu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. body hair <i>(not on human head)i>, 2. fur
uduhembe 7 ▶ feeler, antenna <i>(of insect)i>
udukōkōrwa 7 ▶ peelings, leaves or bark stripped from tree
udusenge 7 ▶ splint
uduta 7 ▶ little milk <i>(from amata)i>
uguca kubiri n'amategeko phr ▶ 1. disloyalty, 2. infidelity
ugucāna 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ ignition
singular: uku- ▶ ignition
ugucandaga 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ vaccination
singular: uku- ▶ vaccination
ugucibwamwo 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ diarrhea
singular: uku- ▶ diarrhea
ugufashanya 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ collaboration, cooperation
singular: uku- ▶ collaboration, cooperation
uguhagarara 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ standstill, stop, stoppage, arrest, cessation
singular: uku- ▶ standstill, stop, stoppage, arrest, cessation
uguhagarara umutima phr ▶ congestive heart failure
uguhēma 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ respiration
singular: uku- ▶ respiration
uguhinduka 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ changing, transformation <i>(from guhinduka)i>
singular: uku- ▶ changing, transformation <i>(from guhinduka)i>
uguhitwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ diarrhea
singular: uku- ▶ diarrhea
uguhūza 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. connection, 2. coordination, 3. synchronisation, 4. harmonization
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ 1. connection, 2. coordination, 3. synchronisation, 4. harmonization
ugukanda (-kanze) 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. massage, 2. pressing
singular: uku- ▶ 1. massage, 2. pressing
ugukēka 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ suspicion
singular: uku- ▶ suspicion
ugukīngīra 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ prevention
singular: uku- ▶ prevention
ugupfa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ disagreement, conflict
singular: uku- ▶ disagreement, conflict
ugusana 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ repairing, mending
singular: uku- ▶ repairing, mending
ugusasātwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ itching
singular: uku- ▶ itching
ugusekana 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ shock, collision
singular: uku- ▶ shock, collision
ugusha 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ combustion
singular: uku- ▶ combustion
ugusohora 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. expulsion, throwing out, 2. traditional ceremony on the sixth day after a child's birth where the baby is presented
singular: uku- ▶ 1. expulsion, throwing out, 2. traditional ceremony on the sixth day after a child's birth where the baby is presented
ugusumakura 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ attraction <i>(magnetic)i>
singular: uku- ▶ attraction <i>(magnetic)i>
ugusūzuma 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ examination, inspection
singular: uku- ▶ examination, inspection
ugutabāra 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ first aid
singular: uku- ▶ first aid
ugutēmbēra 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ circulation, going around
singular: uku- ▶ circulation, going around
ugutororokanya 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ collection, putting together, adding together
singular: uku- ▶ collection, putting together, adding together
ugutunganya 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ the cleaning-up, the organising of
singular: uku- ▶ the cleaning-up, the organising of
Uhoraho n ▶ the Lord <i>(lit. eternal one)i>
ukubabara 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ irritation <i>(med.)i>
singular: uku- ▶ irritation <i>(med.)i>
ukubāmfu 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ left hand, left side, left
singular: uku- ▶ left hand, left side, left
ukubora 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. decay, 2. something rotten <i>(from kubora)i>
singular: uku- ▶ 1. decay, 2. something rotten <i>(from kubora)i>
ukubura 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ lacking, absence
singular: uku- ▶ lacking, absence
ukubura amaraso phr ▶ anemia
ukudahwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ vomitting
singular: uku- ▶ vomitting
ukugaduka 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
singular: uku- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
ukugagarara 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
singular: uku- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
ukugerageza 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. effort, 2. attempt, endeavor, 3. experiment
singular: uku- ▶ 1. effort, 2. attempt, endeavor, 3. experiment
ukugorōra 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ ironing <i>(cloths)i>
singular: uku- ▶ ironing <i>(cloths)i>
ukuguru (ama-) 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ leg
umupira w'amaguru football, soccer
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ leg
umupira w'amaguru football, soccer
ukujīsha 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ something woven <i>(cloth)i>
singular: uku- ▶ something woven <i>(cloth)i>
ukumenyēra 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. experience, 2. knowledge, 3. skill
singular: uku- ▶ 1. experience, 2. knowledge, 3. skill
ukumererwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ state, condition, shape
singular: uku- ▶ state, condition, shape
ukumesa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ washing powder
singular: uku- ▶ washing powder
ukunigwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ strangling, strangulation
singular: uku- ▶ strangling, strangulation
ukūntu 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ how <i>(not in question)i>
singular: uku- ▶ how <i>(not in question)i>
ukununuza 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ absorption
singular: uku- ▶ absorption
ukunywa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ absorption
singular: uku- ▶ absorption
ukuraba 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. blackout, 2. fainting fit
singular: uku- ▶ 1. blackout, 2. fainting fit
ukurabikwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ wilting, fainting <i>(from kurabika)i>
singular: uku- ▶ wilting, fainting <i>(from kurabika)i>
ukurandura 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ uprooting
singular: uku- ▶ uprooting
ukuremura 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ patching, mending, repairing
singular: uku- ▶ patching, mending, repairing
ukuribwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ severe itching, pain
singular: uku- ▶ severe itching, pain
ukuribwaribwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ severe itching, pain
singular: uku- ▶ severe itching, pain
ukuryo 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ right hand or side, opportunity, occasion, manner
singular: uku- ▶ right hand or side, opportunity, occasion, manner
ukutamera 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
singular: uku- ▶ aridness <i>(of land)i>, barrenness, drought
ukuva 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. leaking, 2. bleeding
singular: uku- ▶ 1. leaking, 2. bleeding
ukuva amaraso phr ▶ bleeding
ukuvōmera 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ watering <i>(plants)i>
singular: uku- ▶ watering <i>(plants)i>
ukuyōrwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ vomitting
singular: uku- ▶ vomitting
ukuziganya 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ saving <i>(econ.)i>
singular: uku- ▶ saving <i>(econ.)i>
ukuziranirwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ infection
singular: uku- ▶ infection
ukwāha (am-) 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ armpit, armhole, axilia
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ armpit, armhole, axilia
ukwaka 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ combustion
singular: uku- ▶ combustion
ukwāma wihebuye phr ▶ pessimism <i>(from kwāma)i>
ukwandikirwa 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ something written for, to
singular: uku- ▶ something written for, to
ukwāndukira 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ contagion, infection
singular: uku- ▶ contagion, infection
ukwāndukiza 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ contamination, transmission of a contagious disease
singular: uku- ▶ contamination, transmission of a contagious disease
ukwānikira 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ drying
singular: uku- ▶ drying
ukwātira 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ 1. traditional initiation ceremony, 2. dedication, ordination, initiation
singular: uku- ▶ 1. traditional initiation ceremony, 2. dedication, ordination, initiation
ukwemera 9 class 9
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ conviction, belief
singular: uku-
plural: ama- ▶ conviction, belief
ukwiga 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ learning, education
singular: uku- ▶ learning, education
ukwūmva 9 class 9
singular: uku- ▶ audition
singular: uku- ▶ audition
umeze gute phr ▶ What's up? How is it? <i>(informal greeting, from kumera)i>
umubo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person of a particular region of Burundi
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person of a particular region of Burundi
umucance (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ husband, married man <i>(from ince =hymen, lit. one who broke the hymen)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ husband, married man <i>(from ince =hymen, lit. one who broke the hymen)i>
umucāngero (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ paid worker
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ paid worker
umucūko (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ weaned child
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ weaned child
umudage (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ German <i>(person)i> <i>(used in northern region of Burundi)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ German <i>(person)i> <i>(used in northern region of Burundi)i>
umudāndaza (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trader, businessman
umudereva (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ driver, chauffeur
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ driver, chauffeur
umufafara (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ poor person, poverty-stricken
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ poor person, poverty-stricken
umufafare (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ poor person, poverty-stricken
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ poor person, poverty-stricken
umufarisayo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pharisee
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pharisee
umufashanyigisho (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ facilitator
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ facilitator
umuforoma (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ medical nurse <i>(male)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ medical nurse <i>(male)i>
umufrēre (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ religious brother, monk
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ religious brother, monk
umufyure 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ staring <i>(in evil manner)i>
singular: umu- ▶ staring <i>(in evil manner)i>
umugabīsha (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ leader, ruler, captain
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ leader, ruler, captain
umugabo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ man <i>(married)i>, husband
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ man <i>(married)i>, husband
umugānga (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ medical doctor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ medical doctor
umuganwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ chief, great chief, blood prince
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ chief, great chief, blood prince
umugesera (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wicked person, revolutionary, very skillful person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wicked person, revolutionary, very skillful person
umugisye (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child 6 or 7 years old
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child 6 or 7 years old
umugome (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ revolutionary
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ revolutionary
umugore (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ woman <i>(married)i>, wife
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ woman <i>(married)i>, wife
umugōrwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ unfortunate, miserable person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ unfortunate, miserable person
umuhānga (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. skilled person, 2. intelligent person, 3. eloquent person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. skilled person, 2. intelligent person, 3. eloquent person
umuhereza (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ waiter
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ waiter
umuhīnga (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ skilled person, master of an art
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ skilled person, master of an art
umuhwēre (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ dying person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ dying person
umukazāna (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ daughter-in-law
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ daughter-in-law
umukēcuru (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ old woman, widow <i>(not very respectful term, can be used though by little children, or by grandchildren towards their grandmother)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ old woman, widow <i>(not very respectful term, can be used though by little children, or by grandchildren towards their grandmother)i>
umukeme (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child
umukire (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ rich man
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ rich man
umukiriya (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ client, customer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ client, customer
umukiza (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ savior
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ savior
umukōbwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. girl, 2. daughter <i>(lit. the one to be given a dowery)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. girl, 2. daughter <i>(lit. the one to be given a dowery)i>
umukōbwabo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. daughter of her sister, 2. daughter of his brother
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. daughter of her sister, 2. daughter of his brother
umukōbwācu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. daughter of my sister <i>(when girl speaking)i>, 2. daughter of my brother <i>(when boy speaking)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. daughter of my sister <i>(when girl speaking)i>, 2. daughter of my brother <i>(when boy speaking)i>
umukōbwanyu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. daughter of your sister <i>(if the one spoken to is a girl)i>, 2. daughter of your brother <i>(if the one spoken to is a boy)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. daughter of your sister <i>(if the one spoken to is a girl)i>, 2. daughter of your brother <i>(if the one spoken to is a boy)i>
umukristo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Christian
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Christian
umukurira (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ a weaned child
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ a weaned child
umukuru (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. elder, important person, 2. male adult
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. elder, important person, 2. male adult
umukuruwigihugu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ president
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ president
umukwe (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bridegroom, groom
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ bridegroom, groom
umumago (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ magician, certain kind of witch doctor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ magician, certain kind of witch doctor
umumaneke (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ model <i>(fashion, photo etc.)i>, mannequin
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ model <i>(fashion, photo etc.)i>, mannequin
umumoso (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person of a particular region of Burundi
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person of a particular region of Burundi
umuntu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person, human being
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person, human being
umuntu ahishirigwa (aba-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ overseer, supervisor, superintendent
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ overseer, supervisor, superintendent
umuntu kanaka (aba-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. a certain person, 2. someone, somebody
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. a certain person, 2. someone, somebody
umuntu w'inkuba (aba-) phr 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ skillful person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ skillful person
umunyabwēnge (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wise person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wise person
umunyabwīra (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ industrious person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ industrious person
umunyafirika (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ African person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ African person
umunyagikūndiro (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person worthy of praise or love
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person worthy of praise or love
umunyagisagara (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ city dweller
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ city dweller
umunyakisaka (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of the Abanyakisaka lineage of drummers
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of the Abanyakisaka lineage of drummers
umunyamahānga (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ foreigner, stranger
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ foreigner, stranger
umunyamerika (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ American <i>(person)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ American <i>(person)i>
umunyamugamba (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person of a particular region of Burundi
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person of a particular region of Burundi
umunyamwuga (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ craftsman, artisan
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ craftsman, artisan
umunyankīko (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ stranger, foreigner, person from far away <i>(who lives near border)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ stranger, foreigner, person from far away <i>(who lives near border)i>
umunyavyāha (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sinner
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sinner
umunyekōmbe (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of chief's council who listens to trials
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of chief's council who listens to trials
umunyeshure (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pupil, student <i>(Rw.)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pupil, student <i>(Rw.)i>
umunyororo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ prisoner
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ prisoner
umunyuka (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of the Abanyuka lineage of drummers
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of the Abanyuka lineage of drummers
umunyushure (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pupil, student
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pupil, student
umunywera (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person who gets thin gradually, person sick with wasting away disease
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person who gets thin gradually, person sick with wasting away disease
umupede (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay <i>(rude, derogative)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ homosexual person, gay <i>(rude, derogative)i>
umuperezida (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ president
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ president
umupfumu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ witch doctor
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ witch doctor
umurage 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> inheritance, legacy
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> inheritance, legacy
umuragwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heir
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ heir
umuraha 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pineapple spirit
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ pineapple spirit
umurerwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child
umurēzi w'abana phr ▶ children's nurse
umurwāza (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ helper of the sick
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ helper of the sick
umusase 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ midmorning
singular: umu- ▶ midmorning
umusēngezana (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child of one's brother <i>(if one is a girl)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child of one's brother <i>(if one is a girl)i>
umushahara ubaye baye phr ▶ normal, appropriate or average salary
umushikirwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ superintendent
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ superintendent
umushimisite (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ chemist
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ chemist
umushingamateka (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ legislator
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ legislator
umushīngantāhe (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. witness, 2. elder, man of influence, 3. Mr., 4. Sir
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. witness, 2. elder, man of influence, 3. Mr., 4. Sir
umushinwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Chinese person <i>(from Fr. chinois)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ Chinese person <i>(from Fr. chinois)i>
umushiranzigo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ kind person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ kind person
umusi ur'izina phr ▶ on a certain day
umusirigana (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ soldier
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ soldier
umusirikāre (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ soldier, government official
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ soldier, government official
umusoda (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ soldier
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ soldier
umusore (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. adolescent, 2. bachelor, unmarried young man, <i>(pl. also imisore, then with negative connotation: youth mob)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. adolescent, 2. bachelor, unmarried young man, <i>(pl. also imisore, then with negative connotation: youth mob)i>
umusuku (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. servant <i>(male or female)i>, 2. minister
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. servant <i>(male or female)i>, 2. minister
umusuma (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. thief, 2. robber, 3. burglar
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. thief, 2. robber, 3. burglar
umutēkano 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> security
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> security
umutēkano muke 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> insecurity
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> insecurity
umutima ukeye phr ▶ pure, kind heart
umutimbo (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traditional drummer "one who hits hard"
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traditional drummer "one who hits hard"
umutobe w'icamwa phr ▶ fruit juice
umutōza (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. headman, 2. coach, trainer, 3. tax collector <i>(old)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. headman, 2. coach, trainer, 3. tax collector <i>(old)i>
umuumutsibo 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ women's dance, characterized by movement of the legs and pelvis but without eroticism, celebrating the birth of a child, Buyogoma region
singular: umu- ▶ women's dance, characterized by movement of the legs and pelvis but without eroticism, celebrating the birth of a child, Buyogoma region
umutūngu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ignorant person, fool
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ ignorant person, fool
umutwara (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. leader, boss, 2. driver, pilot <i>(from gutwara)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. leader, boss, 2. driver, pilot <i>(from gutwara)i>
umutwāre (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sub-chief, commander
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ sub-chief, commander
umutwēnzi ukitse phr 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ when dawn broke <i>(from gukīka)i>
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ when dawn broke <i>(from gukīka)i>
umuvandimwe (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ family member
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ family member
umuvuzamurisho (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traditional drummer, following the movement of the dancer
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ traditional drummer, following the movement of the dancer
umuvyara (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ maternal cousin
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ maternal cousin
umuyaga nkuba phr ▶ electricity, electrical power
umuyagankuba 2 class 2
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ electricity, electrical power
singular: umu-
plural: imi- ▶ electricity, electrical power
umuyaya (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ babysitter, housemaid
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ babysitter, housemaid
umuyebe 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ miming dance of men wearing birds feathers, Imbo region
singular: umu- ▶ miming dance of men wearing birds feathers, Imbo region
umuyobe (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wicked one, condemned one
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ wicked one, condemned one
umuyoborwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ employee, someone instructed to work, someone overseen at work
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ employee, someone instructed to work, someone overseen at work
umuzēzwa (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. girl reaching age of puberty, 2. unmarried young woman
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. girl reaching age of puberty, 2. unmarried young woman
umuzimbura (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of the Abazimbura lineage of drummers
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ member of the Abazimbura lineage of drummers
umuzūngu (aba-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ white person <i>(lit. 'someone going around', referring to the first European explorers, from kuzunguruka)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ white person <i>(lit. 'someone going around', referring to the first European explorers, from kuzunguruka)i>
umwāna (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. child, baby, 2. young of animal
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. child, baby, 2. young of animal
umwāna yonka phr ▶ breastfeeding <i>(from kwōnka)i>
umwankanvu (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child starting to know a little
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child starting to know a little
umwankavu (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ young child, starting to know a little
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ young child, starting to know a little
umwānya kanaka phr ▶ a certain time
umwenegihugu (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ citizen, native, national
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ citizen, native, national
umwepiskopi mukuru phr ▶ archbishop
umwera (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ white person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ white person
umwerānda (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. just person, 2. righteous person, 3. good person, 4. holy person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ 1. just person, 2. righteous person, 3. good person, 4. holy person
umwēte 2 class 2
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. zeal, earnestness, enthusiasm, 2. activity, 3. application
singular: umu- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. zeal, earnestness, enthusiasm, 2. activity, 3. application
umwēte mu bikorwa phr ▶ regularity
umwīga (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ apprentice, learner <i>(from kwīga)i>
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ apprentice, learner <i>(from kwīga)i>
umwīgeme (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ young girl
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ young girl
umwīgīshwa (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pupil, student
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pupil, student
umwirabura (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ African person, black person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ African person, black person
umwīrabure (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ African person, black person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ African person, black person
umwīshikira (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ favorite servant or friend
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ favorite servant or friend
umwīshwa (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child of one's sister <i>(if one is a boy)i> or woman's brother's son
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ child of one's sister <i>(if one is a boy)i> or woman's brother's son
umwīzigirwa (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trustworthy or faithful person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ trustworthy or faithful person
umwongereza (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ English person
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ English person
umwūmwa (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person whose mouth is very dry
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ person whose mouth is very dry
umwūngu (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pumpkin, squash
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ pumpkin, squash
umwuzukuru (ab-) 1 class 1
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ grandchild
singular: umu-
plural: aba- ▶ grandchild
untūnge phr ▶ excuse me <i>(when interrupting)i>
uragumye phr ▶ Are you in form? <i>(informal greeting)i>
urakoze phr ▶ Thank you! <i>(sg.)i> <i>(lit.: you worked)i>
uretse conj ▶ excluding, except, save for, other than
urubānza 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(pl. imanza)i> 1. trial, 2. affair, 3. judgment, 4. condemnation
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(pl. imanza)i> 1. trial, 2. affair, 3. judgment, 4. condemnation
uruboga 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> one vegetable <i>(single plant)i>
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> one vegetable <i>(single plant)i>
urubura 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hail
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hail
urudāndaza 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ trade, business
singular: uru- ▶ trade, business
urudēnde 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. one solitary thing, 2. singular <i>(gram.)i>
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> 1. one solitary thing, 2. singular <i>(gram.)i>
uruhēndo 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ deceitfulness
singular: uru- ▶ deceitfulness
uruhere 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ itch
singular: uru- ▶ itch
uruhōmbo 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ deficit, loss
singular: uru- ▶ deficit, loss
uruhorwe 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> unmixed beer <i>(undiluted)i>
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> unmixed beer <i>(undiluted)i>
uruhwa 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> whistle, hiss
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> whistle, hiss
urukayamba 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ rectangular rattle, musical instrument
singular: uru- ▶ rectangular rattle, musical instrument
urukiramēnde 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ any four-sided figure <i>(originally, a place fixed for pole-vaulting)i>
singular: uru- ▶ any four-sided figure <i>(originally, a place fixed for pole-vaulting)i>
urukūndo 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ 1. love, 2. deep affection, 3. romance
singular: uru- ▶ 1. love, 2. deep affection, 3. romance
urukurikirane 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ list, list of things
singular: uru- ▶ list, list of things
urunombe 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil with much clay in it
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> soil with much clay in it
urunyariro 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> backyard, behind the backyard <i>(where one went to urinate, from kunyara)i>
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> backyard, behind the backyard <i>(where one went to urinate, from kunyara)i>
ururangiranwa 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> well known person or thing
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> well known person or thing
ururāsago 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ 1. vaccination, 2. incision, 3. scar <i>(from cuts made in treating sick person)i>
singular: uru- ▶ 1. vaccination, 2. incision, 3. scar <i>(from cuts made in treating sick person)i>
ururire 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ conjunctivitis, rheum <i>(eye disease)i>
singular: uru- ▶ conjunctivitis, rheum <i>(eye disease)i>
ururirimbo 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ singing, <i>(pl. indirīmbo)i>
singular: uru- ▶ singing, <i>(pl. indirīmbo)i>
ururo 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> one head of millet
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> one head of millet
urushāna 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> principal rainy season <i>(April)i>
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> principal rainy season <i>(April)i>
urusīma 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ illness where abdomen swells and fills with fluid
singular: uru- ▶ illness where abdomen swells and fills with fluid
urusīna 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ illness where abdomen swells and fills with fluid
singular: uru- ▶ illness where abdomen swells and fills with fluid
urutore 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ eggplant, aubergine
singular: uru- ▶ eggplant, aubergine
uruvānge 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ mixture
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ mixture
urw'amaso phr ▶ before others but not in private <i>(e.g. being nice to someone)i>
urwāndika 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ writing
singular: uru- ▶ writing
urwāngāra 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> carelessness, negligence
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> carelessness, negligence
urwānko 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hatred, antipathy
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> hatred, antipathy
urwedengwe 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ women's dance, characterized by movement of the shoulders, Ngozi and Buyenzi regions
singular: uru- ▶ women's dance, characterized by movement of the shoulders, Ngozi and Buyenzi regions
urwōya (am-) 6 class 6
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ a hair
singular: uru-
plural: in- ▶ a hair
urwūya 6 class 6
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> perspiration
singular: uru- ▶ <i>(no pl.)i> perspiration
Usumbura n ▶ <i>(Sw.)i> former name of Bujumbura before independence, changed to Bujumbura because of its negative meaning in Swahili
utumānyagu 7 ▶ <i>(pl.)i> bits
utwōngoshwe 7 ▶ whispers <i>(sound of)i>
utwuzango 7 ▶ <i>(no sing.)i> appetizer
uyu dem ▶ this <i>(demonstrative, with class agreements)i>
vuba vuba adv ▶ fast, quickly
we ▶ you <i>(sing.)i>
weho you, etc. <i>(in contrast to another)i>
nāwe and you
nkāwe like you
yewe! you there! <i>(sing.)i>, <i>(exclamation of surprise)i>
yemwe! you there!
yemwe gaye! <i>(exclamation of astonishment)i>
weho you, etc. <i>(in contrast to another)i>
nāwe and you
nkāwe like you
yewe! you there! <i>(sing.)i>, <i>(exclamation of surprise)i>
yemwe! you there!
yemwe gaye! <i>(exclamation of astonishment)i>
wē ▶ he, she, him, her
na wē and he, and she
nka wē like him, like her
na wē and he, and she
nka wē like him, like her
wewe ▶ you <i>(sing.)i>
yambewe excl ▶ <i>(an exclamation of surprise)i>
yambu excl ▶ hello, hi <i>(informal, from Sw. jambo)i>
yēgo ▶ yes <i>(esp. in Rw.)i>
yemwe gaye excl ▶ you there! <i>(exclamation of astonishment)i>
yewe excl ▶ you there! <i>(sing.)i>, <i>(exclamation of surprise)i>
yūko ▶ that <i>(esp. to introduce indirect quotation or other dependent clause)i>
about ▶ <i>(to look all ~)i> kuraraguza
<i>(to turn)i> kuzūnguza
<i>(to turn)i> kuzūnguriza
<i>(to turn)i> kuzūnguza
<i>(to turn)i> kuzūnguriza
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abundant ▶ <i>(to be)i> kugwīra, gusāga, gusāguka
<i>(to have abundant leaves and branches)i> gusagaba
<i>(to have abundant leaves and branches)i> gusagaba
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accept ▶ kwemera
<i>(to cause to)i> kwemeza
<i>(a decision in spite of oneself)i> kujanirana, kujaniranwa
<i>(not accept helpful suggestions)i> gutagara
<i>(not accept judgement rendered)i> kudadika, gutagara
<i>(to cause to)i> kwemeza
<i>(a decision in spite of oneself)i> kujanirana, kujaniranwa
<i>(not accept helpful suggestions)i> gutagara
<i>(not accept judgement rendered)i> kudadika, gutagara
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accident ▶ agisida, inzeduka, icāgo, icaduka
<i>(to barely escape)i> guhakwa
<i>(to fall on spear)i> gushōka
<i>(to barely escape)i> guhakwa
<i>(to fall on spear)i> gushōka
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accompany ▶ kwāmbukana, kugendanira, guherekeza
<i>(to be accompanied to wedding, as bride is)i> gushīngirwa
<i>(to be accompanied to wedding, as bride is)i> gushīngirwa
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accomplice ▶ <i>(one who keeps police accupied while one sought escapes)i> umurēmberezi
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accomplish ▶ <i>(be zealous to)i> gufūhira
<i>(earnestness)i> ifūhe
<i>(to finish)i> guheraheza
<i>(not quit without accomplishing a certain thing)i> gushirwa
<i>(to be accomplished)i> kurangūka
<i>(earnestness)i> ifūhe
<i>(to finish)i> guheraheza
<i>(not quit without accomplishing a certain thing)i> gushirwa
<i>(to be accomplished)i> kurangūka
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accordion ▶ kinanda
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accuse ▶ kwāgiriza, kurēga, kwitwarira
<i>(falsely)i> kudendereza
<i>(each other of spoiling a plan)i> gutanakw ibirake
<i>(falsely)i> kudendereza
<i>(each other of spoiling a plan)i> gutanakw ibirake
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acknowledge ▶ kwemera
<i>(refuse to ~ one's wrong)i> kudadarara
<i>(to oneself one's guilt)i> kwīrimbūra
<i>(refuse to ~ one's wrong)i> kudadarara
<i>(to oneself one's guilt)i> kwīrimbūra
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act ▶ <i>(to ~ as go-between)i> kurehereza
<i>(~ as if to beat, but not do it)i> kugera
<i>(~ foolishly)i> kwītūtānya, gusaragurika, kudāyāngwa
<i>(~ foolishly in fun)i> gupfyina
<i>(~ homosexually)i> gutingana
<i>(~ ignorantly)i> kwītūtānya
<i>(~ indifferent)i> kwīrengagiza
<i>(to ~ or go secretly because of fear)i> kwōmba
<i>(~ as if to beat, but not do it)i> kugera
<i>(~ foolishly)i> kwītūtānya, gusaragurika, kudāyāngwa
<i>(~ foolishly in fun)i> gupfyina
<i>(~ homosexually)i> gutingana
<i>(~ ignorantly)i> kwītūtānya
<i>(~ indifferent)i> kwīrengagiza
<i>(to ~ or go secretly because of fear)i> kwōmba
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add ▶ kugereka, kugerekeranya, gusukiranya, gutēranya
<i>(little by little)i> gutororokanya
<i>(to what one has)i> gusorōra
<i>(little by little)i> gutororokanya
<i>(to what one has)i> gusorōra
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address ▶ <i>(to ~)i> kurūngika
<i>(of letter)i> irangiro, ideresi, ibarizo
<i>(to ~ the people, as king or other authority)i> gucūra
<i>(of letter)i> irangiro, ideresi, ibarizo
<i>(to ~ the people, as king or other authority)i> gucūra
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administrative subdivision ▶ <i>(arrondissement)i> arondisema, igice gikuru c'intara
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admit ▶ kwemera
<i>(to cause to)i> kwemeza
<i>(one's wrong to avoid being caught)i> kwīyagiriza
<i>(to cause to)i> kwemeza
<i>(one's wrong to avoid being caught)i> kwīyagiriza
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adultery ▶ ubusāmbanyi
<i>(to commit)i> gusāmbana
<i>(euphemistically, of man)i> kwīsomōra
<i>(to be pregnant through)i> gutwāra inda y'ishushu, gutwāra inda y'indāro
<i>(to commit)i> gusāmbana
<i>(euphemistically, of man)i> kwīsomōra
<i>(to be pregnant through)i> gutwāra inda y'ishushu, gutwāra inda y'indāro
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afternoon ▶ inyuma ya sasita, ku muhīngamo, umuhīngamo
<i>(late, early evening)i> umugorōba, akagorōba
<i>(good afternoon!)i> mwīriwe
<i>(late, early evening)i> umugorōba, akagorōba
<i>(good afternoon!)i> mwīriwe
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age ▶ <i>(to reach age of accountability)i> kwāruka
<i>(to begin to get wrinkled with age)i> gukāmba
<i>(old age)i> ubukuru, zabukuru
<i>(to begin to get wrinkled with age)i> gukāmba
<i>(old age)i> ubukuru, zabukuru
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