urumambo

How to say it

Meaning

a metal nail or wooden peg used for fastening or hanging things.

Good to know

nail, peg māmbu 'it just doesn't exist' (said when you've looked for something and can't find it)

Examples

• Yatetse urumambo ku ruhome kugira ngo amanikeko impuzu.He hammered a peg into the wall to hang clothes on.
• Ese urumambo rurakomeye rukwiye gutwara iki gikapu?Is the nail strong enough to hold this bag?
• Nta rumambo rusigaye mu duce.There is no nail left in the box.
• Umupfizi yaguze urumambo ku isoko.The carpenter bought a nail at the market.

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