Kirundi
amavumo
Word parts: ama-vumo
ah-mah-VOO-moh
How to say it
Kirundiamavumoah-mah-VOO-mohsoon
Englishcavessoon
Frenchgrottessoon
Meaning
caves or dens, such as those where wild animals shelter among the rocks.
Good to know
plural of ubuvumo (ama- class); irregular class 14/6 pairing.
Examples
- Amavumo y'iyi misozi ni menshi.The caves of these mountains are numerous.
- Abashakashatsi barasuye amavumo akera?Did the researchers visit the ancient caves?
- Nta mavumo azwi hafi y'aha.There are no known caves near here.
- Bazosura amavumo y'iyi karere ku cyumweru gitaha.They will visit the caves of this region next week.
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