ahubwo

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Meaning

Used to contrast or correct, indicating the opposite or a preferred alternative; rather, instead.

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common contrastive conjunction.

Examples

• Ahubwo nzoja kazoza.Rather, I will go the next time.
• Ntabwo ari umubi, ahubwo ni umwiza.He is not bad, rather he is good.
• Ahubwo reka duce iyi nzira.Rather, let's take this route.
• Ntitwokwica igihe, ahubwo turakore.Let's not waste time, rather let's work.

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