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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