Kirundi
umugazo
Word parts: umu-gazo
oo-moo-GAH-zoh
How to say it
Kirundiumugazooo-moo-GAH-zohsoon
Englishcanal for irrigationsoon
Frenchcanal d'irrigationsoon
Meaning
a man-made channel that carries water for irrigation.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imigazo.
Examples
- Abahinzi bacimbye umugazo w'amazi.The farmers dug an irrigation canal.
- Umugazo urahereza amazi ku murima.The canal delivers water to the field.
- Ese uyu mugazo waracimbwe ryari?When was this canal dug?
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