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Kirundi

amadenariyo

Word parts: ama-denariyo

ah-mah-deh-nah-REE-yoh

How to say it

Kirundiamadenariyoah-mah-deh-nah-REE-yohsoon
Englishdenariisoon
Frenchdenierssoon

Meaning

Ancient Roman silver coins mentioned in biblical texts.

Good to know

plural of idenariyo (i-/ama- class); biblical/historical term, rare.

Examples

  • Umukozi yaronse amadenariyo cumi ku murimo w'umusi umwe.The worker received ten denarii for one day's work.
  • Bibiliya ivuga amadenariyo angahe muri iryo somo?How many denarii does the Bible mention in that passage?
  • Amadenariyo ntakigira agaciro muri iki gihe kuko atagikoreshwa.Denarii no longer have value today because they are not used anymore.

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