akunyu
Word parts: ak-unyu
ah-KOO-nyoo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaakunyuah-KOO-nyooai
Englisha bit of saltai
Frenchun peu de selai
Meaning
a small quantity of salt.
Good to know
diminutive of umunyu (salt).
Examples
- Mpa akunyu gato.Give me a little salt.
- Ushaka akunyu ku biryo?Do you want a little salt on the food?
- Nta kunyu gasigaye.There is no salt left.
- Nzongera akunyu mu isupu.I will add a little salt to the soup.
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