Kirundi
ibibondo
Word parts: ibi-bondo
ee-bee-BOHN-doh
How to say it
Kirundiibibondoee-bee-BOHN-dohsoon
Englishsmall childrensoon
Frenchpetits enfantssoon
Meaning
Small children, often referred to affectionately, considered together.
Good to know
plural of ikibondo (class 7/8); affectionate register.
Examples
- Ibibondo biraseka mu gikari.The small children are laughing in the courtyard.
- Ese ibibondo biriho neza?Are the small children doing well?
- Ibibondo ntibikwiye kuguma ahantu hashira izuba.Small children should not stay where the sun is very strong.
- Ibibondo bizoshirwa mu gitanda kugira bisinzire.The small children will be put to bed so they can sleep.
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