ngirakamaro

How to say it

Meaning

Describes something that brings real benefit or serves an important purpose, such as a food, a lesson or an organ of the body. It is built from kugira akamaro, to be of use.

Good to know

It does not change with the noun: ibintu ngirakamaro, useful things; inyigisho ngirakamaro, a useful lesson. After ni it stands alone: ni ngirakamaro, it is important.

Examples

• Amazi meza ni ngirakamaro ku magara y'abana.Clean water is important for children's health.
• Yaduhaye impanuro ngirakamaro ku buzima.He gave us useful advice about life.
• Ibiharage ni ibifungurwa ngirakamaro ku mubiri.Beans are a food that is good for the body.

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