Kirundi
amayugi
Word parts: ama-yugi
ah-mah-YOO-gee
How to say it
Kirundiamayugiah-mah-YOO-geesoon
Englishdance ankletssoon
Frenchgrelots de dansesoon
Meaning
small copper or leather shells worn at the ankles by traditional dancers to mark the rhythm of their steps.
Good to know
plural of iyugi (ama- class); cultural/traditional term.
Examples
- Abasizi bambaye amayugi ku bworo.The dancers wore anklets at the festival.
- Amayugi arasakuza iyo umusizi arikina?Do the anklets rattle when the dancer performs?
- Nta mayugi yambawe mu gitaramo c'uyu munsi.No anklets were worn at today's performance.
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