Kirundi
ibikwashu
Word parts: ibi-kwashu
ee-bee-KWAH-shoo
How to say it
Kirundiibikwashuee-bee-KWAH-shoosoon
Englishsafety pinssoon
Frenchépingles de sûretésoon
Meaning
Safety pins used to fasten cloth.
Good to know
plural of igikwashu (igi-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibikwashu biri mu kabati.The safety pins are in the cupboard.
- Ukeneye ibikwashu bingahe?How many safety pins do you need?
- Ibikwashu bimwebimwe ntibikaze neza.Some safety pins are not sturdy.
- Nzogura ibikwashu ku isoko.I will buy safety pins at the market.
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