amayeri
ah-mah-YEH-ree
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamayeriah-mah-YEH-reesoon
Englishtricks, tactics, cunningsoon
Frenchruses, astuces, tactiquesoon
Meaning
Clever ways or tricks used to reach a goal or to get out of a difficulty, sometimes honest tactics and sometimes deceit.
Good to know
A ma class noun used in the plural: amayeri menshi, many tricks. Gukoresha amayeri, to use cunning; umunyamayeri, a cunning person.
Examples
- Umutoza yakoresheje amayeri mashya mu gice cya kabiri.The coach used new tactics in the second half.
- Umujura yakoresheje amayeri kugira ngo yinjire mu nzu.The thief used a trick to get into the house.
- Urukwavu ruzwiho amayeri mu migani y'abana.The hare is known for its cunning in children's tales.
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