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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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