ruwa
Hausa
editEtymology 1
editA borrowing of unclear origin, cognate to Galambu rwa (“river”). Blench suggests a derivation from Nupoid Volta-Niger; compare Nupe nuwan and Gbari nua.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editruwā m (plural ruwā̀yē, possessed form ruwan)
Adverb
editruwa
- in the water
Etymology 2
editPronunciation
editNoun
editruwā m (plural ruwā̀yē, possessed form ruwan)
- blade (of knife or axe)