Kirundi
uruvu
Word parts: uru-vu
oo-ROO-voo
How to say it
Kirundiuruvuoo-ROO-voosoon
Englishchameleonsoon
Frenchcaméléonsoon
Meaning
a slow-moving lizard that can change color to match its surroundings.
Good to know
chameleon
Examples
- Uruvu rwaronse ku giti c'ivyatsi.A chameleon was found on the grass stalk.
- Ese uruvu rushobora guhindura ibara ryarwo?Can a chameleon change its color?
- Abana bafise ubwoba bw'uruvu.The children are afraid of chameleons.
- Ntawurikoreka uruvu mu kiganza kubera imigenzo.No one holds a chameleon in the hand, because of tradition.
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