indimi

Kirundi

ibitito

Word parts: ibi-tito

ee-bee-TEE-toh

How to say it

Kirundiibititoee-bee-TEE-tohsoon
Englishsongssoon
Frenchchantssoon

Meaning

Sung legends, stories, or song performances; the plural of igitito.

Good to know

plural of igitito (igi-/ibi- class); rare, traditional performance genre.

Examples

  • Ibitito biratangwa n'abaririmvyi ba kera mu mihango.These sung legends are performed by traditional singers at ceremonies.
  • Ibitito bivuga ivyerekeye iki?What do these sung stories tell about?
  • Ibitito ntibiboneka cane muri iki gihe.These sung legends are not commonly found these days.

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