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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