Kirundi
igifungo
Word parts: igi-fungo
ee-gee-FOON-goh
How to say it
Kirundiigifungoee-gee-FOON-gohsoon
Englishbuttonsoon
Frenchboutonsoon
Meaning
a small fastener sewn onto clothing to close an opening; a button.
Good to know
(Sw.) button
Examples
- Igifungo c'iyi shati caravunitse.The button of this shirt broke.
- Ese ufise ibifungo bisigaye?Do you have spare buttons?
- Nta gifungo gisigaye kuri iyi mpuzu.There's no button left on this garment.
- Nzokwikorera igifungo mu iduka.I will bring a button from the shop.
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