urusumanyenzi

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Meaning

a steep cliff or precipice, historically associated with the practice of casting out unmarried pregnant girls.

Good to know

Refers to a specific historical and cultural practice, now abandoned; used mainly in older or historical accounts.

Examples

• Urusumanyenzi ruri hejuru y'umugezi.The cliff overlooks the river.
• Ese urusumanyenzi ruragaragara kure?Is the cliff visible from afar?
• Nta rusumanyenzi ruri muri kariya karere.There is no cliff in that area.
• Twaravye urusumanyenzi dutinya kugwa.We looked at the cliff, afraid of falling.

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