Kirundi
igisafu
Word parts: igi-safu
ee-gee-SAH-foo
How to say it
Kirundiigisafuee-gee-SAH-foosoon
Englishwild goosesoon
Frenchoie sauvagesoon
Meaning
a large wild water bird related to the goose, known for flying in flocks.
Good to know
Refers to a wild bird, distinct from the domesticated goose; seen near lakes and rivers.
Examples
- Twabonye amasafu menshi ku kiyaga.We saw many wild geese on the lake.
- Ese igisafu kirya iki?What does the wild goose eat?
- Nta gisafu twabonye uyu munsi.We saw no wild goose today.
- Amasafu azoguruka ajya mu majyepfo mu gihe c'imbeho.The wild geese will fly south when it's cold.
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