Kirundi
amashami
Word parts: ama-shami
ah-mah-SHAH-mee
How to say it
Kirundiamashamiah-mah-SHAH-meesoon
Englishbranchessoon
Frenchbranchessoon
Meaning
More than one branch; parts of a tree that grow out from the trunk, or divisions of an organization.
Good to know
plural of ishami (i- class).
Examples
- Amashami y'igiti araboneka hejuru y'inzu.The tree's branches hang over the house.
- Amashami y'iki kigo ari he?Where are this organization's branches?
- Amashami ntabwo yose atanga imbuto.Not all the branches bear fruit.
- Amashami azobagwa mu gihe c'itumba.The branches will be pruned during the dry season.
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