Kinyarwanda
amaboko
Word parts: ama-boko
ah-mah-BO-ko
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamabokoah-mah-BO-kosoon
Englisharmssoon
Frenchbrassoon
Meaning
The upper limbs of the body from shoulder to hand, or by extension power and strength.
Good to know
plural of ukuboko (ama- class; an irregular pairing with the ku- class singular).
Examples
- Amaboko ye yarushye kubera akazi k'ubuhinzi.His arms are tired from farm work.
- Ese amaboko y'uyu mwana arakomeye?Are this child's arms strong?
- Amaboko ye ntiyashoboraga gutwara umuzigo uremereye.His arms could not carry the heavy load.
- Amaboko ye azakira nyuma yo kuruhuka.His arms will heal after resting.
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