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Kirundi

ibigaragamba

Word parts: ibi-garagamba

ee-bee-gah-rah-GAHM-bah

How to say it

Kirundiibigaragambaee-bee-gah-rah-GAHM-bahsoon
Englishcarapaces, shellssoon
Frenchcarapacessoon

Meaning

hard shells, such as those of a tortoise or crustacean.

Good to know

plural of ikigaragamba (igi-/iki- class).

Examples

  • Ibigaragamba vy'izo nyenzi biragumye cane.The beetles' carapaces are very hard.
  • Ibigaragamba biboneka kuri izo nyamaswa zose?Are carapaces found on all those animals?
  • Ibigaragamba ntibimera nk'uruhu.Carapaces aren't soft like skin.

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