ingobyi

How to say it

Meaning

a cloth or skin sling used to carry a baby on the back, or by extension a hammock or stretcher.

Good to know

Also historically used for the afterbirth/placenta; the carrying-sling sense is the one most learners will meet.

Examples

• Umubyeyi yaboshye ingobyi ku mugongo kugira ngo atwaye umwana.The mother tied the sling on her back to carry the baby.
• Abavuzi bakoresheje ingobyi gutwara umurwayi.The medics used a stretcher to carry the patient.
• Ese uzi gutunga ingobyi neza?Do you know how to tie a baby-sling properly?
• Nta ngobyi yari afite, umwana aramuremerera mu maboko.She had no sling, so the baby was heavy in her arms.

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