Kirundi
igishimaryango
Word parts: igi-shimaryango
ee-ghee-shee-mah-RYAHN-goh
How to say it
Kirundiigishimaryangoee-ghee-shee-mah-RYAHN-gohsoon
Englishdoorpostsoon
Frenchmontant de portesoon
Meaning
the vertical post or frame at the side of a doorway; a doorpost.
Good to know
doorpost
Examples
- Baremye igishimaryango n'ibiti bikomeye.They built the doorpost with strong wood.
- Ese igishimaryango kirakomeye?Is the doorpost sturdy?
- Nta gishimaryango cari gisigaye inyuma y'umuriro.No doorpost remained after the fire.
- Umwana yaryamye ku gishimaryango c'irembo.The child leaned against the gate's doorpost.
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