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Kinyarwanda

kuboneka

Word parts: ku-boneka

koo-boh-NEH-kah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakubonekakoo-boh-NEH-kahsoon
Englishto appearsoon
Frenchapparaîtresoon

Meaning

to appear, become visible, or be found/available.

Good to know

often used for things being available or in stock, e.g. 'ntibiboneka' = 'it's not available'.

Examples

  • Ukwezi kwaboneka neza mu ijoro.The moon was clearly visible at night.
  • Ntabwo iyi miti iboneka mu bitaro byose.This medicine isn't available in all hospitals.
  • Ese iki gitabo kiraboneka mu maduka?Is this book available in stores?
  • Inyenyeri zaboneka neza umunsi w'ijoro ryiza.Stars are clearly visible on a clear night.

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