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Kirundi

ibihute

Word parts: ibi-hute

ee-bee-HOO-teh

How to say it

Kirundiibihuteee-bee-HOO-tehsoon
Englishboilssoon
Frenchfuronclessoon

Meaning

Painful, swollen, pus-filled infections under the skin; boils.

Good to know

plural of igihute (igi-/ibi- class).

Examples

  • Ibihute biramubabaza ku mugongo.The boils are hurting him on the back.
  • Waravuwe ibihute vyawe?Have you been treated for your boils?
  • Ibihute ntibikira ubusa, birakenera imiti.Boils don't heal on their own; they need medicine.
  • Umuganga azovura ibihute mu ndwi iza.The doctor will treat the boils next week.

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