Kirundi
ibisamba
Word parts: ibi-samba
ee-bee-SAH-mbah
How to say it
Kirundiibisambaee-bee-SAH-mbahsoon
Englishdeep basketssoon
Frenchpaniers profondssoon
Meaning
Large, deep baskets without a cover; the plural of igisamba.
Good to know
plural of igisamba (igi-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibisamba biratunganijwe kubika amasaka.The deep baskets are prepared for storing sorghum.
- Ibisamba biboneka he mu isoko?Where can deep baskets be found in the market?
- Ibisamba ntibikoreshwa mu gutwara amazi.Deep baskets are not used for carrying water.
- Tuzokoresha ibisamba mu kubika ibiryo vy'umwaka.We will use the deep baskets to store the year's food.
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