ihoteri

How to say it

Meaning

a building that provides paid lodging and meals for travelers; a hotel.

Good to know

A loanword; found in towns and cities more than in rural areas.

Examples

• Twaraye mw'ihoteri ryiza mu gisagara.We stayed at a nice hotel in the city.
• Ese ihoteri iri hafi y'ikibuga c'indege?Is the hotel near the airport?
• Nta hoteri twabonye iteguye.We found no hotel ready.
• Tuzoraramira ihoteri nshasha igihe tuzoza.We will stay at a new hotel when we come.