amakazanga

How to say it

Meaning

small containers with lids, used for storing small items such as spices or trinkets.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Amakazanga menshi yari ashizwemwo ivyongezanko mu gikoni.Many small containers held spices in the kitchen.
• Ese amakazanga yawe arimwo iki?What is in your small containers?
• Umukobwa ntiyabitse amakazanga ahantu heza.The girl did not store the small containers in a good place.
• Tuzoogura amakazanga mashasha yo kubikamwo urusaku.We will buy new small containers to store trinkets in.