ruwa

Hausa

Etymology 1

A borrowing of unclear origin, cognate to Galambu rwa (“river”). Blench suggests a derivation from Nupoid Volta-Niger; compare Nupe nuwan and Gbari nua.

Pronunciation
  • (noun) IPA(key): /ɽú.wáː/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ɽʊ́.wáː]
  • (adverb) IPA(key): /ɽú.wá/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ɽʊ́.wə́]

Noun

ruwā m (plural ruwā̀yē, possessed form ruwan)

  1. water
  2. liquid, juice
  3. interest (money)
  4. color
    Synonym: launi

Adverb

ruwa

  1. in the water

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɽú.wáː/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ɽʊ́.wáː]

Noun

ruwā m (plural ruwā̀yē, possessed form ruwan)

  1. blade (of knife or axe)
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