ruwa
Hausa edit
Etymology 1 edit
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 edit
Noun edit
ruwā m (plural ruwā̀yē, possessed form ruwan)
Adverb edit
ruwa
- in the water
Etymology 2 edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
ruwā m (plural ruwā̀yē, possessed form ruwan)
- blade (of knife or axe)