amariba

How to say it

Meaning

holes dug to reach groundwater; wells, or low places that collect water.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Amariba menshi yacukuwe mu gisagara kugira habe amazi meza.Many wells were dug in the village so there would be clean water.
• Ese amariba yose afise amazi meza yo kunywa?Do all the wells have clean drinking water?
• Abaturage bamwe ntibafise amariba hafi y'ivyabo.Some citizens do not have wells near their homes.
• Umuryango uzookwubaka amariba mashasha mu gace katagira amazi.The organization will build new wells in the area lacking water.

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