Kirundi
igishura
Word parts: igi-shura
ee-gee-SHOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundiigishuraee-gee-SHOO-rahsoon
Englishcloaksoon
Frenchcapesoon
Meaning
A long garment formerly worn draped over the shoulders and reaching to the ground; a cloak.
Good to know
class 7 noun; rare, traditional garment.
Examples
- Umukurambere yambaraga igishura mu makoraniro.The elder used to wear a cloak at gatherings.
- Igishura cyari carakozwe mu mpu.The cloak was made from hide.
- Tuzokwerekana igishura mu ndorerwamo y'umuco.We will display the cloak in the cultural museum.
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