Kirundi
kuremba
Word parts: ku-remba
koo-REH-mbah
How to say it
Kirundikurembakoo-REH-mbahsoon
Englishto be smoothsoon
Frenchêtre lisse, se rétablirsoon
Meaning
to be smooth and soft, to put forth new leaves, to look fresh and attractive, or to recover after a serious illness.
Good to know
to be smooth, silky soft; to put forth new leaves; to be fresh, attractive (person); to get well after serious illness ama-rembe; peace; tranquility (greeting: n'amarembe) n'ama-rembe it is peace! it's all well! (as answer to question n'amahoro)
Examples
- Igiti kirarremba nyuma y'imvura.The tree puts out fresh new leaves after the rain.
- Ntaremba umuntu akiri mu buvuzi.A person still under treatment hasn't yet recovered.
- Ese warembye nyuma y'ubwo burwayi?Did you recover well after that illness?
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