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Kirundi

ibiceyi

Word parts: ibi-ceyi

ee-bee-CHEH-yee

How to say it

Kirundiibiceyiee-bee-CHEH-yeesoon
Englishspots, stainssoon
Frenchtachessoon

Meaning

stains or spots on something, especially ones considered a mark of disgrace.

Good to know

plural of iceyi (igi-/iki- class).

Examples

  • Ibiceyi biri ku mwenda wiwe ntibisiba.The stains on his clothes don't wash out.
  • Ibiceyi vyaho vyavuye he?Where did those stains come from?
  • Impuzu ye ntiyari ifise ibiceyi.Her clothes didn't have stains.
  • Ibiceyi bizogenda iyo tubozeko mu mazi.The stains will go away once we wash it in water.

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