Kinyarwanda
amaguru
Word parts: ama-guru
ah-mah-GOO-roo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamaguruah-mah-GOO-roosoon
Englishlegssoon
Frenchjambessoon
Meaning
The lower limbs of the body, from hip to foot.
Good to know
plural of ukuguru (ama- class; an irregular pairing with the ku- class singular).
Examples
- Amaguru ye yaramurushye kubera intambwe ndende.His legs got tired from the long walk.
- Ese amaguru y'uyu mwana akomeye kubasha kwiruka?Are this child's legs strong enough to run?
- Amaguru ye ntiyashoboraga kumufasha kwihuta.His legs could not help him move quickly.
- Amaguru ye azakira nyuma y'ubuvuzi.His legs will heal after treatment.
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