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

Etymology 2

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)