ibiramambu

How to say it

Meaning

however, on the contrary.

Good to know

connective used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what was just said.

Examples

• Yashakaga kuza, ibiramambu ntiyabashije.He wanted to come; however, he was not able to.
• Twiteguye kubona umusaruro mwiza, ibiramambu imvura ntiyaguye.We were prepared for a good harvest; however, the rain did not fall.
• Ibiramambu, ntawe wagize icyo avuga.On the contrary, no one had anything to say.
• Ntabwo yari azi ibisubizo, ibiramambu yagerageje kubisobanura.He did not know the answers; nevertheless he tried to explain them.