ibibambazi

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Meaning

The outer walls of a building or structure.

Good to know

Plural of ikibambazi (iki-/ibi- class); more specific than the general word urukuta, often referring to sturdy supporting or boundary walls.

Examples

• Ibibambazi by'iyi nzu byubatswe n'amabuye.The walls of this house were built with stones.
• Ese ibibambazi byaguye mu mvura yaguye ejo?Did the walls fall down in yesterday's rain?
• Ibibambazi ntibyubatswe neza kuko byatandukanye.The walls were not built well because they came apart.
• Ibibambazi by'urugo bizongera kwubakwa uyu mwaka.The compound's walls will be rebuilt this year.

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