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Kirundi

ibikopo

Word parts: ibi-kopo

ee-bee-KOH-poh

How to say it

Kirundiibikopoee-bee-KOH-pohsoon
Englishtin canssoon
Frenchboîtes de conservesoon

Meaning

Metal tins or cans, typically used to hold or measure liquids and grains.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Ibikopo biri ku meza yo mu gikoni.The tin cans are on the kitchen table.
  • Ukeneye ibikopo bingahe by'amata?How many tin cans of milk do you need?
  • Ibikopo bimwe ntibikwiye gukoreshwa incuro nyinshi.Some tin cans should not be reused many times.
  • Tuzopima umuceri n'ibikopo.We will measure the rice with the tin cans.

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