Kirundi
ibamba
ee-BAHM-bah
How to say it
Kirundiibambaee-BAHM-bahsoon
Englishsomething bittersoon
Frenchchose amèresoon
Meaning
anything that tastes bitter, or by extension, a person who is harsh or bad-tempered.
Good to know
This term describes something that has a sour taste or someone with a bad attitude.
Examples
- Ibāmba ryo mu gitondo ribi.The morning bitterness is bad.
- Ibāmba arakora mu bwenge bubi.A cross person acts with bad wisdom.
- Iyi mbuto ni ibamba, ntiwokoye kurirya.This fruit is bitter — you can't eat it raw.
- Ese uwo mugabo ni ibamba?Is that man a sour, harsh person?
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