amapata

How to say it

Meaning

metal fittings that let a door or lid swing; hinges.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Amapata y'umuryango yaravunitse kubera ukwiruka kwinshi.The door's hinges broke from being used too much.
• Ese amapata yose azohabwa amavuta yo kuyanyoroshereza?Will all the hinges be given oil to loosen them?
• Umubaji ntiyashizeho amapata akomeye ku muryango mushasha.The carpenter did not install strong hinges on the new door.
• Tuzoosimbuza amapata ashaje n'amashasha.We will replace the old hinges with new ones.

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