Kinyarwanda
igitaka
Word parts: igi-taka
ee-gee-TAH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaigitakaee-gee-TAH-kahsoon
Englishsoilsoon
Frenchsol, terresoon
Meaning
the loose material covering the earth's surface in which plants grow; soil.
Good to know
soil
Examples
- Igitaka cy'iyi karere ni kibisi cyane.The soil in this area is very fertile.
- Ntabwo igitaka cyahagije amazi uyu mwaka.The soil didn't get enough water this year.
- Ese igitaka kigikwiye guhinga imboga?Is the soil still suitable for growing vegetables?
- Imvura nyinshi yatwaye igitaka ku musozi.Heavy rain washed the soil off the hillside.
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