amato

How to say it

Meaning

small vessels used for traveling on water, boats.

Good to know

plural of ubwato (ama- class); irregular class 14/6 pairing.

Examples

• Amato araza mu kiyaga buri gitondo.Boats come to the lake every morning.
• Amato menshi araboneka kuri iki kiyaga?Are many boats found on this lake?
• Nta mato agenda uyu munsi kubera umuyaga.No boats are sailing today because of the wind.
• Abarobyi bazokwikuza amato yabo mu gitondo giciye.The fishermen will launch their boats early tomorrow morning.

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