ibisengwa

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Meaning

Images or statues that are worshipped; the plural of igisengwa.

Good to know

plural of igisengwa (igi-/ibi- class); traditional-religion context, often used with disapproval in Christian speech.

Examples

• Ibisengwa vya kera vyubatswe mu mabuye.The old idols were carved in stone.
• Ibisengwa bimwe biracari mu makumbi?Are some idols still kept in the shrines?
• Ibisengwa ntibisengwa na benshi muri iki gihe.Idols are not worshipped by many people these days.
• Abahinga bazokwiga ibisengwa vya kera mu kigo c'amateka.The scholars will study the old idols at the history museum.

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