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Kinyarwanda

ibibabi

Word parts: ibi-babi

ee-bee-BAH-bee

How to say it

Kinyarwandaibibabiee-bee-BAH-beesoon
Englishleavessoon
Frenchfeuillessoon

Meaning

The flat green parts of a plant that grow from its stems or branches; leaves.

Good to know

Plural of ikibabi (iki-/ibi- class).

Examples

  • Ibibabi by'iki giti biratukura mu itumba.The leaves of this tree turn red in the dry season.
  • Ese ibibabi by'uyu muti bikoreshwa gute?How are the leaves of this medicinal plant used?
  • Ibibabi ntibyaguye ku giti kuko cyahiye amazi.The leaves did not fall from the tree because it was well watered.
  • Ibibabi bizatangira kubora nyuma y'iminsi mike.The leaves will start to rot after a few days.

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