amenyo

How to say it

Meaning

The hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing; teeth.

Good to know

plural of iryinyo (iri-/ama- class, irregular pairing).

Examples

• Amenyo y'umwana yari aratangiye gusohoka.The child's teeth were beginning to come out.
• Ese wivuza amenyo kenshi?Do you brush your teeth often?
• Nta menyo yasigaye meza mu kanwa ke.No good teeth remained in his mouth.
• Umuganga w'amenyo azasuzuma amenyo ye ejo.The dentist will examine his teeth tomorrow.

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