pariki
pah-REE-kee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaparikipah-REE-kee
Englishnational park, park
Frenchparc national, parc
Meaning
A protected area where wild animals and plants are kept safe, such as a national park. It is also used for a public park in a town.
Good to know
The same in the plural (n class): pariki z'igihugu, national parks. Rwanda's include Pariki y'Ibirunga, Pariki y'Akagera and Pariki ya Nyungwe.
Examples
- Twasuye Pariki y'Akagera tubona intare.We visited Akagera Park and saw lions.
- Ingagi ziba muri Pariki y'Ibirunga.Gorillas live in Volcanoes Park.
- Abantu ntibemerewe gutema ibiti muri pariki.People are not allowed to cut trees in the park.
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