Kirundi
irugu
ee-ROO-goo
How to say it
Kirundiiruguee-ROO-goosoon
Englishnape of necksoon
Frenchnuquesoon
Meaning
the back part of the neck.
Good to know
nape of neck
Examples
- Amuvunitse ku irugu.It hurt him at the nape of his neck.
- Yamufashe ku irugu.He grabbed him by the back of the neck.
- Ntabwo yumva neza ku irugu.He doesn't feel well at the back of his neck.
- Umuganga yasuzumye irugu ry'umwana.The doctor examined the child's nape.
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