indimi

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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