amami

How to say it

Meaning

kingdoms; historically, the various kingdoms of the Great Lakes region, each under its own ruler.

Good to know

plural of ubwami (ama- class); the singular is in the ubu- class. Mostly used in historical or literary contexts.

Examples

• Amami menshi yigeze kuba mu karere k'Ibiyaga Bigari.Many kingdoms once existed in the Great Lakes region.
• Ese abahinga b'amateka bazi amami ya kera?Do historians know about the ancient kingdoms?
• Ivyanditswe bimwe biravuga ku bijanye n'amami atatu yigeze kuranga akarere.Some writings speak of the three kingdoms that once marked the region.

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