Kinyarwanda
ijambo
ee-JAHM-boh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaijamboee-JAHM-bohsoon
Englishwordsoon
Frenchmotsoon
Meaning
a single unit of speech or writing that carries meaning.
Good to know
You can use this term when talking about language or communication.
Examples
- Ijambo ryawe rirakomeye.Your word is powerful.
- Nkeneye ijambo ryo kwihanganira.I need a word of encouragement.
- Yavuze ijambo rimwe gusa.He said only one word.
- Ese uzi ijambo 'amahoro' risobanura iki?Do you know what the word 'amahoro' means?
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