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Kirundi

ibitenge

Word parts: ibi-tenge

ee-bee-TEH-ngeh

How to say it

Kirundiibitengeee-bee-TEH-ngehsoon
Englishwrap skirtssoon
Frenchpagnessoon

Meaning

Wrap-around skirts or cloths worn by women; the plural of igitenge.

Good to know

plural of igitenge (igi-/ibi- class).

Examples

  • Ibitenge vy'amabara meza biragurishwa ku isoko rya kazoba.Colorful wrap skirts are sold at the weekly market.
  • Ibitenge biboneka mu bishushanyo ki?In what patterns are wrap skirts found?
  • Ibitenge ntibyambarwa n'abagabo mu mihango yose.Wrap skirts are not worn by men at every ceremony.
  • Tuzododa ibitenge bishasha ku bukwe buza.We will sew new wrap skirts for the upcoming wedding.

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