Kirundi
igikoni
Word parts: igi-koni
ee-gee-KOH-nee
How to say it
Kirundiigikoniee-gee-KOH-neesoon
Englishkitchensoon
Frenchcuisinesoon
Meaning
the room or area of a house where food is prepared and cooked.
Good to know
In many homes, a separate small structure apart from the main house.
Examples
- Ndashaka urupfunguzo.I want the key.
- Mama ari mu gikoni ategura ifunguro.Mom is in the kitchen preparing the meal.
- Ese igikoni kiri he muri iyi nzu?Where is the kitchen in this house?
- Nta muntu ari mu gikoni ubu.No one is in the kitchen right now.