Kirundi
umunago
Word parts: umu-nago
oo-moo-NAH-goh
How to say it
Kirundiumunagooo-moo-NAH-gohsoon
Englishshootsoon
Frenchpousse, bourgeonsoon
Meaning
a young shoot, bud, or sprout of a plant.
Good to know
class 3/4 noun; plural iminago.
Examples
- Umunago w'igiti waratewe ejo.The tree's sprout was planted yesterday.
- Iyi minago izokura vuba.These sprouts will grow quickly.
- Ntawurabona umunago ku giti c'imyembe.No one has yet seen a sprout on the mango tree.
- Umunago urakenera amazi buri munsi.A sprout needs water every day.
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