Kirundi
urwubati
Word parts: urw-ubati
oo-rwoo-BAH-tee
How to say it
Kirundiurwubatioo-rwoo-BAH-teesoon
Englishsheathsoon
Frenchfourreau, étuisoon
Meaning
a sheath or case that a blade or tool is kept in.
Good to know
sheath, case nd-ūbatse I have built (I am married)
Examples
- Yashize icumu mu rwubati.He put the blade back in its sheath.
- Ese urwubati rwiwe rwakozwe mu ruhu?Was his sheath made of leather?
- Nta rwubati rukwiye iri panga.There is no sheath that fits this machete.
- Umupfizi yatunganije urwubati rushasha.The craftsman made a new sheath.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.