Kirundi
amasambwe
Word parts: ama-sambwe
ah-mah-SAHM-bweh
How to say it
Kirundiamasambweah-mah-SAHM-bwehsoon
Englishmongoosessoon
Frenchmangoustessoon
Meaning
More than one mongoose; small carnivorous mammals known for hunting snakes and rodents.
Good to know
plural of isambwe (i- class).
Examples
- Amasambwe araboneka mu gasozi.Mongooses are found in the bush.
- Amasambwe yaraboneste mu gitondo?Were mongooses spotted this morning?
- Amasambwe ntabwo yica inka.Mongooses do not kill cattle.
- Amasambwe azosubira kuza ku ijoro.The mongooses will come back at night.
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