Kirundi
ibishimaryango
Word parts: ibi-shimaryango
ee-bee-shee-mah-RYAH-ngoh
How to say it
Kirundiibishimaryangoee-bee-shee-mah-RYAH-ngohsoon
Englishdoorpostssoon
Frenchmontants de portesoon
Meaning
The vertical posts or frames at the sides of a doorway; the plural of igishimaryango.
Good to know
plural of igishimaryango (igi-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibishimaryango vy'urugi biratunganijwe mu giti gikomeye.The doorposts are made from sturdy wood.
- Ibishimaryango bishasha vyashizwe ryari?When were the new doorposts installed?
- Ibishimaryango ntibikoze mu vyuma muri iki gisagara.The doorposts in this town are not made of metal.
- Umubaji azoshira ibishimaryango bishasha ku rugi.The carpenter will install new doorposts on the door.
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