Kirundi
ibivutu
Word parts: ibi-vutu
ee-bee-VOO-too
How to say it
Kirundiibivutuee-bee-VOO-toosoon
Englishfoot crackssoon
Frenchgerçures du piedsoon
Meaning
Cracks in the skin of the foot, often from dryness.
Good to know
plural of ikivutu (iki-/ibi- class); rare, medical/body-care term.
Examples
- Ibivutu biramuryana iyo agiye kure ata birenge.Foot cracks hurt him when he walks far without shoes.
- Mbega ibivutu bikira n'amavuta?Do foot cracks heal with oil?
- Ibivutu ntibiboneka ku bantu bambara ibirenge buri gihe.Foot cracks are not found on people who always wear shoes.
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