Kirundi
igisimbo
Word parts: igi-simbo
ee-gee-SEEM-boh
How to say it
Kirundiigisimboee-gee-SEEM-bohsoon
Englishtall basketsoon
Frenchpanier pointusoon
Meaning
a tall, pointed basket, traditionally woven for storing or carrying grain.
Good to know
Traditionally woven from reeds or grass; used in farming households.
Examples
- Twashyize amasaka mu gisimbo.We put the sorghum in the tall basket.
- Ese uzi kuboha igisimbo?Do you know how to weave a tall basket?
- Nta gisimbo gisigaye mu rugo.There is no tall basket left at home.
- Tuzokwubaka ibisimbo bishasha ku mwaka utaha.We will make new tall baskets next year.
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