umwampi
oo-MWAH-mpee
How to say it
Kirundiumwampioo-MWAH-mpeesoon
Englisharrow
Frenchflèche
Meaning
A thin straight stick with a sharp point, shot from a bow for hunting or fighting.
Good to know
Plural imyampi. The bow is umuheto: kurasa imyampi n'umuheto.
Examples
- Umuhivyi yarashe umwampi umwe gusa.The hunter shot only one arrow.
- Kera abasoda barwanisha imyampi n'amacumu.Long ago soldiers fought with arrows and spears.
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Forms
imyampi (plural of umwampi, arrow)
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