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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