imbavu

How to say it

Meaning

The sides of a person's body, the rib area.

Good to know

plural of urubavu (uru-/i(n)- class).

Examples

• Imbavu zanje ziraryana iyo nirambitse igihe kirekire.My ribs hurt when I lie down for a long time.
• Mbega imbavu zawe zirakomeye?Are your ribs strong?
• Imbavu ntizikoreshwa mu kugenda.Ribs are not used for walking.
• Umuganga azosuzuma imbavu z'umurwayi ejo.The doctor will examine the patient's ribs tomorrow.