Kirundi
ibiyoka
Word parts: ibi-yoka
ee-bee-YOH-kah
How to say it
Kirundiibiyokaee-bee-YOH-kahsoon
Englishbig snakessoon
Frenchgros serpentssoon
Meaning
Large snakes, especially ones regarded as fearsome or legendary.
Good to know
plural of ikiyoka (iki-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibiyoka biratera ubwoba abanyagihugu benshi.Big snakes frighten many villagers.
- Mbega ibiyoka biboneka mu mashamba y'Uburundi?Are big snakes found in Burundi's forests?
- Ibiyoka ntibitera abantu ata gikorwa cabiteye.Big snakes do not attack people without provocation.
- Abasirikare bazorondera ibiyoka mu mashamba.The rangers will search for the big snakes in the forest.
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