Kirundi
amarugu
Word parts: ama-rugu
ah-mah-ROO-goo
How to say it
Kirundiamaruguah-mah-ROO-goosoon
Englishnapessoon
Frenchnuquessoon
Meaning
More than one nape; the backs of the neck of several people or animals.
Good to know
plural of irugu (i- class).
Examples
- Amarugu y'abana araboneka iyo baciye imisatsi.Children's napes show when their hair is cut short.
- Amarugu yabo ntimwarabonye?Did you not see the napes of their necks?
- Amarugu ntabwo abagira ibibazo.Their napes are not causing problems.
- Amarugu azoraba na muganga.The napes will be examined by the doctor.
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