urubu

How to say it

Meaning

a turn, or one's place in a sequence; also, of milk, having gone sour or curdled.

Good to know

Two related senses: ku rubu rwawe means 'at your turn'; amata y'urubu describes soured milk.

Examples

• Ni ku rubu rwawe.It's your turn.
• Ese ni ku rubu rwanje?Is it my turn?
• Ntabwo ari ku rubu rwiwe.It is not his turn.
• Amata azoba urubu nitagumizwa mu mpeshi.The milk will turn sour if it's not kept cool.

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