Kinyarwanda
inkorongo
een-koh-ROHN-goh
How to say it
Kinyarwandainkorongoeen-koh-ROHN-gohsoon
Englishturacosoon
Frenchtouracosoon
Meaning
a brightly colored tropical bird known for its crimson wing feathers, found in African forests.
Good to know
a native forest bird celebrated in Rwandan songs and folklore for its striking plumage.
Examples
- Inkorongo yaguruka ihita mu giti.The turaco flew quickly through the tree.
- Ese wumva ijwi ry'inkorongo?Do you hear the turaco's call?
- Nta nkorongo twabonye muri iri shyamba.We saw no turaco in this forest.
- Inkorongo izahaguruka igihe cy'izuba rirasa.The turaco will fly out at sunrise.
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