urutugu

How to say it

Meaning

the joint connecting the arm to the body's trunk; shoulder.

Good to know

also used figuratively for carrying burdens, as in kwikorera ku rutugu.

Examples

• Yikoreye umuzigo ku rutugu.He carried the load on his shoulder.
• Urutugu rwe rurambaraye kubera akazi kanini.His shoulder is tired from the heavy work.
• Umuganga yasuzumye urutugu rwe rwakomeretse.The doctor examined his injured shoulder.
• Ese urutugu rwawe ruracyakubabaza?Does your shoulder still hurt?

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