ubwatsi

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Meaning

tall grass or reed, traditionally used as thatch or building material.

Good to know

refers especially to long grass used for roofing traditional houses, distinct from short lawn grass.

Examples

• Ubwatsi bukoreshwa mu gusakara inzu za kera.Grass is used to thatch old-style houses.
• Ese ubwatsi bwera hafi y'umugezi?Does the grass grow near the stream?
• Nta bwatsi buhagije bwo gusakara iyi nzu.There isn't enough grass to thatch this house.
• Bazasarura ubwatsi mu ishyamba.They will harvest grass in the forest.

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