ishami

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Meaning

a part of a tree or bush growing out from the trunk or main stem; a branch.

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Also used figuratively for a branch of an organization or a family line.

Examples

• Umwana yatemye ishami ry'igiti kugira ngo akine.The child cut a branch off the tree to play with.
• Ishami ry'ikigo ryafunguwe mu ntara y'Amajyepfo.A branch of the institution was opened in the Southern Province.
• Ese wabonye ishami rya nyina y'umuryango wanyu?Have you found the branch of your family through your mother's line?
• Nta shami ryacitse mu muyaga mukaze wa ejo.No branch broke off in yesterday's strong wind.

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