ebyiri

How to say it

Meaning

the numeral two, agreeing with nouns of certain classes (traditionally labeled the 3rd and 6th), such as inka ebyiri (two cows).

Good to know

two (with 3rd & 6th cl.)

Examples

• Yagurishije inka ebyiri.He sold two cows.
• Twubatse inzu ebyiri muri uyu murima.We built two houses on this land.
• Ufite impapuro ebyiri gusa?Do you have only two sheets of paper?
• Twanyweye inzoga ebyiri.We drank two beers.

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