amajanja

How to say it

Meaning

the paws or feet of an animal; also used of a person clumsily carrying something in one hand.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Imbwa yakoresheje amajanja mu gucukura ubwina.The dog used its paws to dig a hole.
• Ese wabonye amajanja y'ingona ku nkombe?Did you see the crocodile's paws on the bank?
• Injangwe ntikoresha amajanja mu kurya.The cat does not use its paws to eat.
• Tuzoosuzuma amajanja y'igikoko kimaze gufatwa.We will examine the paws of the animal that was caught.

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