indimi

Kirundi

kurama

Word parts: ku-rama

koo-RAH-mah

How to say it

Kirundikuramakoo-RAH-mahsoon
Englishto be strongsoon
Frenchêtre fort, avoir de l'autoritésoon

Meaning

to be strong and durable, to last a long time (said of things, not people).

Good to know

to be strong, durable, long-lived (things, not people)

Examples

  • Iyi nzu irarama kubera ibikoresho vyiza.This house is durable because of the good materials.
  • Ibikapu bitorama iyo bikozwe bibi.Baskets don't last long when they're badly made.
  • Ese iyi modoka izoorama imyaka myinshi?Will this car last many years?
  • Ibikoresho vy'icuma birarama kuruta ibiti.Metal tools last longer than wooden ones.

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