inama

How to say it

Meaning

guidance or recommendations given to help someone decide or act; also used for a meeting.

Good to know

also means 'meeting,' e.g., inama y'umuryango, 'family meeting'—context tells the two senses apart.

Examples

• Yampaye inama nziza ku mushinga wanjye.He gave me good advice about my project.
• Ese ufite inama yo kumpa?Do you have advice to give me?
• Nta nama nabonye kuri iki kibazo.I received no advice on this problem.
• Tuzagirana inama mbere yo gufata icyemezo.We will get advice before making a decision.