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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