Kirundi
igikoti
Word parts: igi-koti
ee-ghee-KOH-tee
How to say it
Kirundiigikotiee-ghee-KOH-teesoon
Englishcuttings for plantingsoon
Frenchboutures à planter (surtout manioc)soon
Meaning
a stem cutting used for planting, especially of cassava.
Good to know
cuttings for planting (esp. manioc)
Examples
- Twateye ibikoti vy'imyumbati mu murima.We planted cassava cuttings in the field.
- Ese igikoti kizamera?Will this cutting grow?
- Nta gikoti na kimwe cabora.Not a single cutting rotted.
- Umuhinzi yabitse ibikoti kugira ngo abiteze.The farmer kept the cuttings to plant later.
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