umuzi

How to say it

Meaning

the underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water; figuratively, the origin or source of something.

Good to know

Plural imizi; used figuratively as in umuzi w'ikibazo, 'the root of the problem.'.

Examples

• Umuzi w'iki giti ni muremure.The root of this tree is long.
• Ese ubona umuzi w'ikibazo?Do you see the root of the problem?
• Iki giti nta muzi gikomeye gifise.This tree has no strong root.
• Tuzokuramo umuzi w'iki gishuka.We will dig out the root of this weed.

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