intambwe

How to say it

Meaning

a single movement made by lifting and putting down a foot while walking; also used figuratively for a stage of progress.

Good to know

used literally for walking and figuratively for progress, e.g., intambwe ya mbere, 'the first step.'.

Examples

• Yateye intambwe imwe inyuma.He took one step back.
• Ese twateye intambwe nini mu mushinga?Have we made great progress in the project?
• Nta ntambwe na rimwe yateye imbere.He didn't take a single step forward.
• Tuzatera intambwe nini mu myaka itaha.We will make great progress in the coming years.

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