inyenyeri

How to say it

Meaning

a distant, glowing celestial body that appears as a small point of light in the night sky; a star.

Good to know

noun, class 9/10; used figuratively for a famous or celebrated person.

Examples

• Inyenyeri zirabagirana mu ijoro.The stars shine at night.
• Ese ubona inyenyeri nyinshi uyu munsi?Do you see many stars tonight?
• Nta nyenyeri ziboneka mu gicu.No stars are visible through the clouds.
• Tuzareba inyenyeri twicaye hanze.We will watch the stars while sitting outside.

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