ikimera

How to say it

Meaning

a living organism that grows in the ground, typically with leaves, stems, and roots; a plant.

Good to know

Literally 'planted thing' (from kumera, to grow); used for both wild and cultivated plants.

Examples

• Iki kimera kirakura neza mu murima.This plant grows well in the field.
• Ese ibimera vyanyu birakenera amazi menshi?Do your plants need a lot of water?
• Nta kimera na kimwe twateye uyu mwaka.We planted no plant at all this year.
• Tuzotera ibimera bishasha ku mpera y'urugo.We will plant new plants at the edge of the yard.