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Kirundi

amakeki

Word parts: ama-keki

ah-mah-KEH-kee

How to say it

Kirundiamakekiah-mah-KEH-keesoon
Englishcakessoon
Frenchgâteauxsoon

Meaning

cakes, especially those served at parties or celebrations.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Amakeki menshi yatunganijwe ku bw'ubukwe.Many cakes were prepared for the wedding.
  • Ese ukunda amakeki afise ivyamwa canke ivya sukari gusa?Do you like cakes with fruit or just plain sugar cakes?
  • Abana ntibigumira gukurikirana amakeki imbere y'uko atangwa.The children cannot help watching the cakes before they are served.
  • Tuzootunganya amakeki mashasha ku bw'umusi w'amavuko yiwe.We will prepare new cakes for his birthday.

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