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Kirundi

naho

NAH-hoh

How to say it

KirundinahoNAH-hohsoon
Englishalthough, whereassoon
Frenchbien que, tandis quesoon

Meaning

a connecting word used to contrast two ideas or to introduce a concession.

Good to know

used to join two clauses that contrast with each other, similar to 'although' or 'whereas' in English.

Examples

  • Naho imvura igwa, tuzoja mu murima.Even if it rains, we will go to the field.
  • Ntabwo azoza, naho yabisezeranye.He will not come, although he promised.
  • Wowe naho waruhaye, uracakora?Even though you are tired, are you still working?
  • Naho bizogora, tuzobishikako.Even if it will be hard, we will manage it.

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