amafyigo

How to say it

Meaning

The kidneys, or by extension, the hip area of the body.

Good to know

plural of ifyigo (i-/ama- class); anatomical term.

Examples

• Amafyigo arafasha umubiri gukuramwo ubushuma.The kidneys help the body remove waste.
• Umuganga yasuzumye amafyigo yiwe ejo?Did the doctor examine his kidneys yesterday?
• Amafyigo ye ntakiri meza kuko arwaye.His kidneys are no longer well because he is sick.
• Umuganga azosuzuma amafyigo y'umurwayi ku cyumweru gitaha.The doctor will examine the patient's kidneys next week.

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