indimi

Kirundi

igikangisho

Word parts: igi-kangisho

ee-gee-kahn-GEE-shoh

How to say it

Kirundiigikangishoee-gee-kahn-GEE-shohsoon
Englishthreatsoon
Frenchmenacesoon

Meaning

A threat, a word or act meant to intimidate someone.

Good to know

singular of ibikangisho (igi-/ibi- class).

Examples

  • Igikangisho kimwe carateje ubwoba abaturage.A single threat frightened the residents.
  • Mbega igikangisho c'urupfu kirakwiye gufatwa uko kiri?Should a death threat be taken seriously?
  • Igikangisho ntikiba gifise ico gitwara mu mategeko.A threat carries no legal weight by itself.
  • Polisi izokurikirana igikangisho catanzwe ku muyobozi.The police will investigate the threat made against the leader.

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