igihugu

How to say it

Meaning

a territory recognized as a nation or state; a country.

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also used loosely for "homeland" or "region".

Examples

• Rwanda ni igihugu gito ariko kigira imisozi myinshi.Rwanda is a small country but has many hills.
• Ese wigeze usura ibindi bihugu?Have you ever visited other countries?
• Ntabwo azasubira mu gihugu cye vuba.He won't return to his country soon.
• Buri gihugu gifite amateka yacyo bwite.Every country has its own history.

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