urwara

How to say it

Meaning

the hard protective covering at the tip of a finger or toe; a claw or nail.

Good to know

also used for animal claws or talons.

Examples

• Urwara rwe rwaciwe kubera ko rwari rurerure cyane.His fingernail was cut because it had grown very long.
• Injangwe ikoresha urwara mu gufata udukoko.A cat uses its claw to catch small creatures.
• Urwara rw'ikirenge rwarabaye umukara.The toenail turned dark.

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