indimi

Kirundi

ibilito

Word parts: ibi-lito

ee-bee-LEE-toh

How to say it

Kirundiibilitoee-bee-LEE-tohsoon
Englishsongssoon
Frenchchantssoon

Meaning

Songs; sentimental songs traditionally sung in the evening.

Good to know

plural of ikilito (iki-/ibi- class).

Examples

  • Ibilito vy'iwacu birumvikana ku mugoroba.The songs from our home are heard in the evening.
  • Uzi ibilito vy'ababyeyi bawe?Do you know your parents' songs?
  • Ibilito ntibiririmbwa muri kino gihe nk'imbere.The songs are not sung as much these days as before.

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