Kirundi
umuguruka
Word parts: umu-guruka
oo-moo-goo-ROO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiumugurukaoo-moo-goo-ROO-kahsoon
Englishchaffsoon
Frenchballe, pollensoon
Meaning
the dry husks separated from grain during threshing.
Good to know
chaff in-gurukanabumenyi internet
Examples
- Umuguruka waratewe hanze y'urugo.The chaff was thrown outside the compound.
- Ese umuguruka ukoreshwa mu ki?What is chaff used for?
- Nta muguruka usigaye ku bwatsi.There is no chaff left on the grass.
- Tuzotwara umuguruka duhe amatungo.We will take the chaff to feed the livestock.
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