Kirundi
umujumbu
Word parts: umu-jumbu
oo-moo-JOO-mboo
How to say it
Kirundiumujumbuoo-moo-JOO-mboosoon
Englishcoppersoon
Frenchcuivresoon
Meaning
the reddish metal copper.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imijumbu.
Examples
- Iki gikombe cyakozwe mu mujumbu.This cup is made of copper.
- Ese umujumbu uragurwa mu buhe buciro?At what price is copper sold?
- Umujumbu urakomeye kandi urarama igihe kirekire.Copper is durable and lasts a long time.
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