indimi

Kirundi

ibiramata

Word parts: ibi-ramata

ee-bee-rah-MAH-tah

How to say it

Kirundiibiramataee-bee-rah-MAH-tahsoon
Englishburrssoon
Frenchgraines accrocheusessoon

Meaning

burrs of a bush that stick to clothing or fur; the plural of ikiramata.

Good to know

plural of ikiramata (iki-/ibi- class); rare term.

Examples

  • Ibiramata vyaronse ku mpuzu yanje mu mashamba.Burrs stuck to my clothes in the bushes.
  • Ibiramata biva ku giti ki?Which bush do these burrs come from?
  • Abana bazokuramwo ibiramata ku mpu z'imbwa.The children will pick the burrs off the dogs' fur.

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