Kinyarwanda
ibitugu
Word parts: ibi-tugu
ee-bee-TOO-goo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaibituguee-bee-TOO-goosoon
Englishshoulderssoon
Frenchépaulessoon
Meaning
the joints connecting the arms to the body's trunk; shoulders.
Good to know
plural of igitugu (ibi-/igi- class).
Examples
- Ibitugu bye biramubabaza kuva yatwara imizigo iremereye.His shoulders have hurt him since he carried heavy loads.
- Wumva ibitugu byawe biraruhutse?Do you feel your shoulders are relaxed?
- Ntafite ibitugu bikomeye nk'aho yari asanzwe.His shoulders aren't as strong as they used to be.
- Muganga azasuzuma ibitugu bye ejo.The doctor will examine his shoulders tomorrow.
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