Kirundi
yamara
yah-MAH-rah
How to say it
Kirundiyamarayah-MAH-rahsoon
Englishbutsoon
Frenchmaissoon
Meaning
a conjunction used to introduce a contrast, meaning 'but' or 'however.'.
Good to know
A common connector in spoken and written Kirundi, similar in force to mais in French.
Examples
- Nari ndwaye, yamara ndiho.I was sick, but I am fine now.
- Ese uzoza, yamara uzoza ryari?You'll come, but when will you come?
- Ntagira amahoro, yamara ntiyihebura.He has no peace, however he does not despair.
- Tuzogenda, yamara tuzogaruka.We will leave, but we will come back.
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