umwiriri

How to say it

Meaning

the bony ridge at the top of the nose, the bridge of the nose.

Good to know

bridge of nose

Examples

• Yakomeretse ku mwiriri w'izuru mu mukino.He was hurt on the bridge of his nose during the game.
• Ibirahuri vyiwe bicaye ku mwiriri w'izuru.His glasses sit on the bridge of his nose.
• Umwiriri w'izuru rye urabonwa neza igihe amuraba.The bridge of his nose is clearly visible when you look at him.