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Kinyarwanda

akarere

Word parts: aka-rere

ah-kah-REH-reh

How to say it

Kinyarwandaakarereah-kah-REH-rehsoon
Englishregionsoon
Frenchrégionsoon

Meaning

an administrative region or district; a defined territory.

Good to know

in modern Rwanda, akarere is the standard word for 'district', the administrative level below the province.

Examples

  • Ntuye mu karere ka Musanze.I live in Musanze district.
  • Uyu mujyi uherereye mu karere kihariye.This town is located in a distinct region.
  • Akarere kacu gafite abaturage benshi.Our district has many residents.
  • Ese akarere kawe gakora iki gikorwa?Does your district carry out this activity?

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