Kirundi
amoko
Word parts: am-oko
ah-MOH-koh
How to say it
Kirundiamokoah-MOH-kohsoon
Englishkinds, tribessoon
Frenchespèces, ethniessoon
Meaning
races, nations, or tribes, or more generally kinds, species, or breeds.
Good to know
plural of ubwoko (ama- class); irregular class 14/6 pairing.
Examples
- Amoko atandukanye y'ibiti akura muri iyi karere.Different kinds of trees grow in this region.
- Ni amoko angahe y'inyoni aboneka mu gasozi?How many kinds of birds are found in the forest?
- Nta moko mashasha yaboneste umwaka uheruka.No new kinds were discovered last year.
- Abashakashatsi bazokwiga amoko y'ibimera mu ndwi iza.The researchers will study the kinds of plants next week.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.