Kinyarwanda
ukuboko
Word parts: uku-boko
oo-koo-BOH-koh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaukubokooo-koo-BOH-kohsoon
Englisharmsoon
Frenchbrassoon
Meaning
the upper limb of the body from shoulder to hand, or by extension power and strength.
Good to know
class 15 noun (plural amaboko); also used figuratively for strength or power, as in ukuboko kw'Imana 'the hand of God'.
Examples
- Ukuboko kwe karakomeye.His arm is strong.
- Yanyibutse ukuboko kw'Imana.She reminded me of the hand of God.
- Ntabwo yashoboraga kunyeganyeza ukuboko.He couldn't move his arm.
- Bamufashe ku kuboko bamuyobora.They took him by the arm and led him.
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