Kirundi
ngombwa
n-GOHM-bwah
How to say it
Kirundingombwan-GOHM-bwahsoon
Englishimportant, necessarysoon
Frenchimportant, nécessairesoon
Meaning
having great value or being required; something that must be done or attended to.
Good to know
used to say that something matters or is required, as in ni ngombwa (it is necessary).
Examples
- Ni ngombwa kwiga neza.It is important to study well.
- Ntabwo ari ngombwa kuja none.It is not necessary to go today.
- None ni ngombwa koko?Is it really necessary?
- Bizoba ngombwa kwifasha bose.It will be important for everyone to help each other.
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