amahwa

How to say it

Meaning

the small, sharp, pointed growths found on the stems of certain plants; thorns.

Good to know

plural of ihwa (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

• Amahwa y'igihuru arafise ubukazi bwinshi.The thorns of the bush are very sharp.
• Ese wabonye amahwa mu nzira?Did you see thorns on the path?
• Abana ntibakunda amahwa kuko abakomeretsa.Children do not like thorns because they injure them.
• Tuzoocakura amahwa mbere yo kubiba.We will clear the thorns before planting.

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