ruguru
roo-GOO-roo
How to say it
Kinyarwandarugururoo-GOO-roo
Englishup, upward; north (Amerika ya Ruguru)
Frenchen haut, vers le haut ; nord
Meaning
Toward the higher part of a place, upward or uphill; in place names it means the north: Amerika ya Ruguru, North America.
Good to know
Often in epfo na ruguru, down and up, here and there: kubura epfo na ruguru, to be at a loss, not knowing which way to turn. Haruguru is higher up; the north is amajyaruguru.
Examples
- Inzu ye iri ruguru y'isoko.His house is above the market.
- Nabuze epfo na ruguru ubwo nabura akazi.I was at a loss when I lost my job.
- Canada iri muri Amerika ya Ruguru.Canada is in North America.
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