Kinyarwanda
imyobo
Word parts: imy-obo
ee-MYOH-boh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaimyoboee-MYOH-bohsoon
Englishholessoon
Frenchtroussoon
Meaning
openings or cavities in the ground or in an object; pits or holes.
Good to know
plural of umwobo (umu-/imi- class).
Examples
- Imyobo yacukuwe mu murima kugira ngo hatererwemo ibiti.Holes were dug in the field so that trees could be planted in them.
- Ese imyobo yose yuzuye amazi nyuma y'imvura?Did all the holes fill with water after the rain?
- Imyobo ntiyagombye gusigara ihanamye kubera impanuka.Holes should not be left open because of the danger of accidents.
- Abubatsi bazuzuza imyobo mbere yo gutangira umushinga.The builders will fill the holes before starting the project.
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