Kirundi
umutobotobo
Word parts: umu-tobotobo
oo-moo-toh-boh-TOH-boh
How to say it
Kirundiumutobotobooo-moo-toh-boh-TOH-bohsoon
Englishthorn tree with yellow ballssoon
Frencharbre épineux à boules jaunessoon
Meaning
a thorny tree that bears small round yellow flowers or fruit.
Good to know
thorn tree with yellow balls
Examples
- Umutobotobo umera ku nkengera z'inzira.The thorn tree grows along the roadside.
- Amashami y'umutobotobo arafise amahwa menshi.The branches of the umutobotobo have many thorns.
- Inka ntizirya ivyatsi biri munsi y'umutobotobo.Cows don't graze under the umutobotobo tree.
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