amaganuke

How to say it

Meaning

Gifts brought back and given to someone upon returning from a journey.

Good to know

plural of iganuke (i-/ama- class); cultural/tradition term, rare.

Examples

• Yazanye amaganuke ku bana ivuye mu ruzinduko rw'i Bujumbura.She brought return gifts for the children from her trip to Bujumbura.
• Uzanira abavyeyi bawe amaganuke iyo ugarutse iyo ari yo?Do you bring your parents return gifts when you come back?
• Amaganuke ntakikorwa cane muri iki gihe nk'uko vyahoze.Return gifts are not given as often nowadays as before.