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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