amakombe

How to say it

Meaning

large cups or gourds, placed at the center of a gathering, from which drink is shared among elders.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Amakombe yashizwe hagati mu bagabo bakuru bo mu muryango.The ceremonial cups were placed among the elder men of the family.
• Ese amakombe azogaburirwa abashitsi mu muhango?Will the ceremonial cups be passed to the guests at the ceremony?
• Abakobwa ntibemererwa gukoresha amakombe mu muhango w'abagabo.Girls are not allowed to use the ceremonial cups in the men's ceremony.
• Umukurambere azoosangira amakombe n'abandi bagabo bakuru.The elder will share the ceremonial cups with the other senior men.