Kirundi
igikombe
Word parts: igi-kombe
ee-gee-KOHM-beh
How to say it
Kirundiigikombeee-gee-KOHM-behsoon
Englishhill ridgesoon
Frenchcrêtesoon
Meaning
the ridge or saddle of land where two hills meet.
Good to know
A geographic term for the meeting point of two slopes, useful when describing a landscape or giving directions.
Examples
- Inzu yacu iri ku gikombe cy'imisozi ibiri.Our house is on the ridge between two hills.
- Ese muzokwambuka igikombe mugenda kw'ishuri?Will you cross the hill ridge on your way to school?
- Nta gikombe kiboneka iyo mu kibaya.There is no hill ridge to be seen down in the valley.
- Tuzohagarara ku gikombe turebe umujyi.We will stand on the hill ridge to look at the town.
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