enye

How to say it

Meaning

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

Good to know

four (with 3rd & 6th cl.) be white, pure

Examples

• Afite inka enye mu irugu rye.He has four cows in his pen.
• Twaguze impene enye ku isoko.We bought four goats at the market.
• Twubatse inzu enye z'ubucuruzi.We built four business premises.
• Umuryango wanjye ufite imodoka enye.My family has four cars.

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