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Kirundi

amategeko

Word parts: ama-tegeko

ah-mah-teh-GEH-koh

How to say it

Kirundiamategekoah-mah-teh-GEH-kohsoon
Englishlawssoon
Frenchloissoon

Meaning

official rules that must be followed, laws or regulations.

Good to know

plural of itegeko (ama- class).

Examples

  • Amategeko y'igihugu agomba kwubahirizwa.The laws of the country must be respected.
  • Waramenye amategeko mashasha yatanzwe?Do you know the new laws that were issued?
  • Nta mategeko avuga ivyo.There are no laws that speak of that.
  • Inteko izotoma amategeko mashasha uyu mwaka.The parliament will pass new laws this year.

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