nkenerwa
nkeh-NEH-rwah
How to say it
Kirundinkenerwankeh-NEH-rwahsoon
Englishnecessary, essential; neededsoon
Frenchnécessaire, indispensablesoon
Meaning
Describes something that is needed and cannot be done without; ivya nkenerwa are the basic things a person or a task needs.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: ibintu nkenerwa, ivya nkenerwa (necessities), bitabaye nkenerwa (if it is not necessary). It comes from gukenera, to need.
Examples
- Amazi meza ni nkenerwa ku magara y'abana.Clean water is essential for children's health.
- Twaguze ivya nkenerwa vyose imbere y'urugendo.We bought all the necessities before the trip.
- Iyo bitabaye nkenerwa, ntukagende mw'ijoro.If it is not necessary, do not travel at night.
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