Kirundi
ibizigira
Word parts: ibi-zigira
ee-bee-zee-GEE-rah
How to say it
Kirundiibizigiraee-bee-zee-GEE-rahsoon
Englishupper armssoon
Frenchbras (haut)soon
Meaning
The upper parts of the arms, from shoulder to elbow, or the bones within them.
Good to know
plural of ikizigira (iki-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibizigira vyanje biraryana iyo nikorereye cane.My upper arms hurt when I work too hard.
- Mbega ibizigira vy'umupira biba bikomeye?Are an athlete's upper arms strong?
- Ibizigira ntibikoreshwa mu kwiga.Upper arms are not used for studying.
- Ibizigira bizokomera nyuma yo gukora imyimenyerezo.The upper arms will grow strong after doing exercises.
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