amaziko

How to say it

Meaning

burial or funeral rites carried out for the dead.

Good to know

plural of iziko (ama- class); register: solemn, used when speaking of death.

Examples

• Amaziko y'abapfuye ari ejo mu gitondo.The funerals of the deceased are tomorrow morning.
• Abagenzi bose baje ku maziko?Did all the relatives come to the funerals?
• Nta maziko ateganijwe uyu musi.No funerals are planned today.