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Kinyarwanda

inkwavu

een-KWAH-voo

How to say it

Kinyarwandainkwavueen-KWAH-voosoon
Englishrabbitssoon
Frenchlapinssoon

Meaning

rabbits; small, long-eared mammals known for their speed and burrowing habits.

Good to know

plural of urukwavu (uru-/in- class).

Examples

  • Inkwavu ziboneka cyane mu ishyamba ryacu.Rabbits are found often in our forest.
  • Ese inkwavu zirya ibyatsi gusa?Do rabbits only eat grass?
  • Inkwavu ntizigwa mu mutego byoroshye.Rabbits do not fall into a trap easily.
  • Umuhinzi azatunga inkwavu nyinshi mu gikari cye.The farmer will raise many rabbits in his yard.

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