Kinyarwanda
ivu
I-vu
How to say it
KinyarwandaivuI-vusoon
Englishashessoon
Frenchcendressoon
Meaning
the fine grey powder left after something has burned; ashes.
Good to know
ashes
Examples
- Ivu ryasigaye nyuma yo gutwika inkwi.Ash was left after burning the firewood.
- Bakoresha ivu mu murima nk'ifumbire.They use ash in the field as fertilizer.
- Ese uzi ko ivu rifasha gukiza indwara zimwe z'ibimera?Do you know that ash helps cure some plant diseases?
- Nta vu risigaye mu ziko, ryose ryarasukuwe.No ash remains in the fireplace, it has all been cleared.
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