Kinyarwanda
ingombwa
een-GOHM-bwah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaingombwaeen-GOHM-bwahsoon
Englishessentialsoon
Frenchnécessairesoon
Meaning
something that is essential or necessary; required.
Good to know
often used in the phrase ni ngombwa, 'it is necessary/essential.'.
Examples
- Amazi ni ingombwa mu buzima.Water is essential to life.
- Ese iyi nyandiko ni ingombwa?Is this document necessary?
- Nta ngombwa yo kubyitwaramo.There's no need to worry about it.
- Tuzagira ibikoresho ngombwa mbere yo gutangira.We will have the necessary equipment before starting.
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