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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