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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