Kirundi
igihembo
Word parts: igi-hembo
ee-gee-HEHM-boh
How to say it
Kirundiigihemboee-gee-HEHM-bohsoon
Englishpaysoon
Frenchpaie, salairesoon
Meaning
money paid for work done, or a reward given for achievement.
Good to know
pay, salary, wage; reward; prize
Examples
- Yaronse igihembo ciza ku murimo wiwe.He received a good salary for his work.
- Ese igihembo cazogenda gute?How will the prize be given out?
- Nta gihembo yaronse nubwo yakoze cane.He received no reward even though he worked hard.
- Bazomuha igihembo ku muhango wo gushira impera z'umwaka.They will give him a reward at the end-of-year ceremony.
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