igihango
ee-gee-HAH-ngoh
How to say it
Kirundiigihangoee-gee-HAH-ngohsoon
Englishpact, covenant; sacred dutysoon
Frenchpacte, alliance ; devoir sacrésoon
Meaning
A solemn bond or agreement between people that must never be broken, and by extension a duty held to be sacred.
Good to know
Plural ibihango. Traditionally a pact sealed between two families or friends.
Examples
- Imiryango yacu ifitaniye igihango ca kera.Our families have an old pact between them.
- Twagiranye igihango co kutazohemukirana.We made a pact never to betray each other.
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