Kirundi
imiruka
Word parts: imi-ruka
ee-mee-ROO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiimirukaee-mee-ROO-kahsoon
Englishcarapacessoon
Frenchcarapacessoon
Meaning
the hard protective outer coverings of animals, such as shells.
Good to know
plural of umuruka (umu-/imi- class).
Examples
- Imiruka y'ibikona iratanga ubukingizi.The carapaces of crabs give protection.
- Ese imiruka ikomeye kubera iki?What makes the carapaces hard?
- Imiruka ntoroshe kumenagura.Carapaces aren't easy to break.
- Abashakashatsi bazoraba imiruka y'ibinyabuzima bimwe bimwe.The researchers will examine the carapaces of certain creatures.
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