Kinyarwanda
amakara
Word parts: ama-kara
ah-mah-KAH-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamakaraah-mah-KAH-rahsoon
Englishembers, charcoalsoon
Frenchbraisessoon
Meaning
Pieces of burning or burnt wood used as fuel; hot coals or charcoal.
Good to know
plural of ikara (ama- class).
Examples
- Amakara yo mu itanura arashyushye cyane.The charcoal embers in the stove are very hot.
- Ese amakara akoreshwa mu guteka ibiryo byo mu gitondo?Are the coals used to cook the morning meal?
- Amakara amwe ntagishobora gutwika neza.Some coals no longer burn well.
- Amakara mashya azagurwa ku isoko ejo.New charcoal will be bought at the market tomorrow.
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