amato

How to say it

Meaning

Boats; small vessels used for traveling on water.

Good to know

plural of ubwato (bu-/ama- class, irregular pairing).

Examples

• Amato y'abarobyi yasubiye ku nkombe bwacya.The fishermen's boats returned to shore at dawn.
• Ese amato menshi araboneka kuri iki kiyaga?Are many boats found on this lake?
• Nta mato asigaye ku cyambu.No boats remain at the port.
• Bazagura amato mashya yo gutwara abagenzi.They will buy new boats to carry passengers.

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