Kirundi
inyamanza
ee-nyah-MAHN-zah
How to say it
Kirundiinyamanzaee-nyah-MAHN-zahsoon
Englishwagtailsoon
Frenchbergeronnette (oiseau)soon
Meaning
a small bird known for its constantly wagging tail.
Good to know
wagtail (bird)
Examples
- Inyamanza iri ku gasenge.The wagtail is on the fence.
- Wabonye inyamanza igendagenda umurizo?Did you see the wagtail wagging its tail?
- Nta nyamanza tubona hano ubu.We don't see wagtails here now.
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