Kirundi
amabara
Word parts: ama-bara
ah-mah-BAH-rah
How to say it
Kirundiamabaraah-mah-BAH-rahsoon
Englishspotssoon
Frenchtachessoon
Meaning
stains or spots, and by extension, suffering, disgrace, or dishonor.
Good to know
plural of ibara (i-/ama- class); also used figuratively for disgrace.
Examples
- Amabara ari ku mwambaro wanje ntayavaho.The stains on my clothing won't come out.
- Amabara aboneka he ku gikoresho?Where do the spots appear on the tool?
- Nta mabara asigaye ku mwenda nyuma yo kuwusuka.No spots remain on the cloth after washing it.
- Amabara azovaho igihe uzokoresha isabune nziza.The stains will come out when you use good soap.
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