inkomyi

How to say it

Meaning

something that gets in the way of progress or action; a hindrance or obstacle.

Good to know

used for both physical obstacles and abstract setbacks, like delays or opposition.

Examples

• Imvura yabaye inkomyi ku rugendo rwacu.The rain was a hindrance to our trip.
• Ese hari inkomyi ku mushinga wanyu?Is there a hindrance to your project?
• Nta nkomyi twahuye nayo mu nzira.We faced no hindrance on the way.
• Iyo nkomyi izatuma dutinda gukemura ikibazo.That hindrance will delay us in solving the problem.

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