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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