amakarata

How to say it

Meaning

cards, small pieces of stiff paper used for games, identification, or messages; also maps.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Amakarata y'umukino yari make ku bakinnyi bane.The playing cards were too few for four players.
• Ese ufise amakarata y'igihugu twokoresha mu ngendo?Do you have maps we can use for the trip?
• Abana ntibemererwa gukina amakarata mu ijoro.Children are not allowed to play cards at night.
• Tuzoogura amakarata mashasha ku bw'umukino wo mu muryango.We will buy new cards for the family game.

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