Kirundi
igishimu
Word parts: igi-shimu
ee-ghee-SHEE-moo
How to say it
Kirundiigishimuee-ghee-SHEE-moosoon
Englishhole in groundsoon
Frenchtrou, tombesoon
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground.
Good to know
hole in ground
Examples
- Yimbye igishimu mu murima.He dug a hole in the field.
- Ese igishimu kirakwiye kuvamwo amazi?Is the hole deep enough for water to come from?
- Nta gishimu twabonye aho twaciye.We found no hole where we passed.
- Umwana yaguye mu gishimu.The child fell into the hole.
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