indimi

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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