Kirundi
ikizigira
Word parts: iki-zigira
ee-chee-zee-GEE-rah
How to say it
Kirundiikizigiraee-chee-zee-GEE-rahsoon
Englishupper armsoon
Frenchbras, humérussoon
Meaning
the upper part of the arm, from shoulder to elbow, or the bone within it.
Good to know
upper arm, humerus
Examples
- Yavunitse ikizigira mu kugwa.He broke his upper arm bone falling.
- Muganga yamusuzumye ikizigira ciwe.The doctor examined his upper arm.
- Ikizigira kimubabara kuva ku wa mbere.His upper arm has hurt since Monday.
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