Kirundi
ivubi
ee-VOO-bee
How to say it
Kirundiivubiee-VOO-beesoon
Englishwaspsoon
Frenchguêpesoon
Meaning
a stinging flying insect, related to the bee, that often builds a papery nest.
Good to know
wasp
Examples
- Ivubi ryamfashe mu kuboko.A wasp stung me on the arm.
- Ese hari ivubi mu nzu?Is there a wasp in the house?
- Ntitwabashije kwegera ivuriro kubera amavubi.We couldn't get near the nest because of the wasps.
- Amavubi yubatse urutega hejuru y'urugi.Wasps built a nest above the door.
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