Kirundi
amavya
Word parts: ama-vya
ah-MAH-vyah
How to say it
Kirundiamavyaah-MAH-vyahsoon
Englishtesticlessoon
Frenchtesticulessoon
Meaning
the two reproductive glands of a male, located behind the penis, testicles.
Good to know
plural of ivya (ama- class); anatomical/medical term.
Examples
- Umuganga yasuzumye amavya y'umurwayi.The doctor examined the patient's testicles.
- Amavya araremba iyo umuntu akomeretse?Do the testicles hurt when a person is injured there?
- Nta gikomere kiboneka ku mavya y'umurwayi.No injury was found on the patient's testicles.
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