idebe

How to say it

Meaning

a square or rectangular tin container, often used to carry water or oil.

Good to know

(Sw.) square tin container

Examples

• Umukobwa yikoreye idebe ry'amazi.The girl carries a jerrycan of water.
• Ese iri debe rirakwira litiro cumi?Does this jerrycan hold ten liters?
• Nta debe ryuzuye amavuta risigaye.There's no jerrycan full of oil left.
• Tuzogura amadebe abiri ejo.We will buy two jerrycans tomorrow.