ibivumbiko

How to say it

Meaning

Wood or embers covered with ash to keep a fire smoldering through the night.

Good to know

plural of ikivumbiko (iki-/ibi- class); rare, traditional household term.

Examples

• Ibivumbiko biradufasha kuguma dufise umuriro mu gitondo.Banked fires help us still have fire in the morning.
• Mbega ibivumbiko biracakoreshwa mu miryango imwimwe?Are banked fires still used in some households?
• Ibivumbiko ntibiboneka mu ngo zifise amashanyarazi.Banked fires are not found in homes that have electricity.