amakanzu

How to say it

Meaning

long, flowing dresses or robes, often worn on formal or religious occasions; gowns.

Good to know

plural of ikanzu (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

• Amakanzu y'abapadiri yari meza cane ku musa mukuru.The priests' gowns were very fine at the big Mass.
• Ese amakanzu yawe yaratunganijwe ku bw'umuhango?Have your gowns been prepared for the ceremony?
• Abagore ntibambara amakanzu mu bikorwa vyo mu murima.Women do not wear gowns for work in the field.
• Umudozi azootunganya amakanzu mashasha mbere y'umuhango.The tailor will prepare new gowns before the ceremony.