Kirundi
urukwavu
Word parts: uru-kwavu
oo-roo-KWAH-voo
How to say it
Kirundiurukwavuoo-roo-KWAH-voosoon
Englishrabbitsoon
Frenchlapin, lièvresoon
Meaning
a small long-eared animal known for its speed and for burrowing.
Good to know
rabbit, hare ubu-kwe wedding
Examples
- Urukwavu rwaciye mu murima duhagaze.A hare ran across the field while we stood there.
- Ese urukwavu rurashobora kwibera mu buriri?Can a rabbit live in a burrow?
- Nta rukwavu rwabonetse ku ruhigi.No hare was found during the hunt.
- Abana barondera urukwavu bakiri baragowe.The children chase after a hare when it is still small.
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