Kinyarwanda
umusambi
Word parts: umu-sambi
oo-moo-SAHM-bee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumusambioo-moo-SAHM-beesoon
Englishsmall matsoon
Frenchpetite natte, tapissoon
Meaning
the grey crowned crane, a large bird with a crest of golden feathers.
Good to know
a culturally significant bird in Rwanda, historically associated with longevity and royal households.
Examples
- Umusambi ni inyoni ikomeye mu muco nyarwanda.The crested crane is an important bird in Rwandan culture.
- Twabonye umusambi uguruka hejuru y'ikiyaga.We saw a crested crane flying over the lake.
- Ese umusambi ubaho igihe kirekire?Does the crested crane live a long time?
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