mu maso
MOO MAH-soh
How to say it
Kinyarwandamu masoMOO MAH-soh
Englishface; in the face
Frenchvisage ; au visage
Meaning
The usual way to say the face, literally in the eyes: mu maso he, his face. It also means in front of or in the sight of someone.
Good to know
It works like a noun and takes ha agreement: mu maso hawe, your face; koza mu maso, wash your face. Mu maso y'abantu means in front of people.
Examples
- Karaba mu maso mbere yo kurya.Wash your face before eating.
- Afite inkovu mu maso.He has a scar on his face.
- Yambwiye ayo magambo mu maso y'abantu bose.He said those words to me in front of everyone.
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