amasaha

How to say it

Meaning

Units of time equal to sixty minutes, or the devices that show the time; hours, or watches/clocks.

Good to know

plural of isaha (i-/ama- class); loanword.

Examples

• Amasaha atatu yarashize twategereje.Three hours passed while we waited.
• Ese amasaha yawe agenda neza?Does your watch keep good time?
• Nta masaha nari mfite kuri uyu munsi.I had no watches with me today.
• Nzarangiza akazi mu masaha make.I will finish the work in a few hours.

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