Kirundi
amashikanwa
Word parts: ama-shikanwa
ah-mah-shee-KAHN-wah
How to say it
Kirundiamashikanwaah-mah-shee-KAHN-wahsoon
Englishofferingssoon
Frenchoffrandessoon
Meaning
More than one offering; things given as gifts, especially in a religious setting.
Good to know
plural of ishikanwa (i- class).
Examples
- Amashikanwa araboneka imbere y'ikigo c'idini.The offerings are placed in front of the shrine.
- Amashikanwa yaturwaga na bande?Who used to bring the offerings?
- Amashikanwa ntabwo yashira umwaka wose.The offerings do not run out all year.
- Amashikanwa azoshikanwa ku munsi mukuru.The offerings will be presented on the feast day.
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