hino

How to say it

Meaning

on this side, over here, of some landmark such as a river or border.

Good to know

contrasted with "hirya" (beyond).

Examples

• Twabaga hino y'uruzi mbere yo kwimukira hirya.We used to live on this side of the river before moving to the other side.
• Umuhanda uri hino y'iyi misozi.The road is on this side of these hills.
• Ntabwo bose babana hino y'umupaka.Not everyone lives on this side of the border.
• Tuzabana hino kugeza umushinga urangiye.We will stay on this side until the project is finished.

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