amavi

How to say it

Meaning

the joints in the middle of the legs where they bend, between the thighs and the shins, knees.

Good to know

plural of ivi (ama- class).

Examples

• Amavi yiwe araremba akaramuka arushe.His knees ache after he has run.
• Amavi yawe aragimba kubera iki?Why do your knees hurt?
• Nta gikomere kiri ku mavi yiwe.There is no injury on his knees.
• Umuganga azosuzuma amavi y'umukinyi.The doctor will examine the athlete's knees.

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