Kirundi
ikamba
ee-KAHM-bah
How to say it
Kirundiikambaee-KAHM-bahsoon
Englishcrownsoon
Frenchcouronnesoon
Meaning
A circular ornamental headpiece, often made of woven material, worn as a sign of honor or achievement.
Good to know
class 5/7 noun.
Examples
- Umwami yambaye ikamba ry'ubwami.The king wore the royal crown.
- Ikamba ryatanzwe ku mutsindanyi w'imbere.The crown was given to the first-place winner.
- Tuzokora ikamba ku bw'umukobwa w'ikirori.We will make a crown for the celebration's queen.
- Nta kamba bafise ku bw'uyu munsi mukuru.They have no crown for this holiday.
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