indimi

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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