indimi

Kirundi

amahene

Word parts: ama-hene

ah-mah-HEH-neh

How to say it

Kirundiamaheneah-mah-HEH-nehsoon
Englishgoatssoon
Frenchchèvressoon

Meaning

Small domesticated horned animals raised for milk and meat.

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plural of ihene (i-/ama- class).

Examples

  • Amahene menshi araboneka mu bicu vyacu.Many goats are found in our hills.
  • Ufise amahene angahe muri iki gihe?How many goats do you have right now?
  • Amahene ntakiri mu ivuko kuko yaragurishijwe.The goats are no longer in the pen because they were sold.
  • Umuragizi azogarura amahene ku mugoroba.The herder will bring the goats back in the evening.

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