Kirundi
ariko
ah-REE-koh
How to say it
Kirundiarikoah-REE-kohsoon
Englishbutsoon
Frenchmaissoon
Meaning
A conjunction used to introduce a contrast; but, however.
Good to know
core conjunction.
Examples
- Nari nzashaka kuza, ariko sinabashije.I wanted to come, but I couldn't.
- Ariko ntamenye igituma atazanye.But I don't know why he didn't come.
- Arakora cane, ariko ntiyironka umushahara mwiza.He works hard, but he doesn't earn a good salary.
- Ariko rero, reka twihangane.But then, let's be patient.
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