Kinyarwanda
nyamara
nya-MA-ra
How to say it
Kinyarwandanyamaranya-MA-rasoon
Englishbutsoon
Frenchmaissoon
Meaning
but, yet, or nevertheless, introducing a contrast.
Good to know
but, yet, nevertheless
Examples
- Yari arushye, nyamara akomeza gukora.He was tired, yet he kept working.
- Nyamara ntabwo byagenze uko twari twiteze.Nevertheless, it did not go as we expected.
- Yaravuze, nyamara nta wamwumvise.He spoke, but no one listened to him.
- Nyamara ndagushimira ubufasha bwawe.Nevertheless, I thank you for your help.
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