Kinyarwanda
ingabo
i-NGA-bo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaingaboi-NGA-bosoon
Englisharmysoon
Frencharméesoon
Meaning
an organized armed force of a country, or the soldiers who serve in it.
Good to know
army, soldiers
Examples
- Ingabo z'igihugu zirinda umupaka.The country's army guards the border.
- Ingabo zinjiye mu murwa mukuru zunamye.The soldiers entered the capital solemnly.
- Ese mwene wanyu ari mu ngabo?Is your relative in the army?
- Ntabwo ingabo zemerewe kwinjira mu mujyi zitwaje intwaro.Soldiers are not allowed to enter the city armed.
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