Kirundi
ikanzu
ee-KAHN-zoo
How to say it
Kirundiikanzuee-KAHN-zoosoon
Englishgownsoon
Frenchrobe longuesoon
Meaning
a long, flowing dress, robe, or gown, often worn on formal or religious occasions.
Good to know
Traditionally associated with Swahili coastal dress and worn by both men and women at ceremonies.
Examples
- Yambaye ikanzu nziza ku muhango.She wore a beautiful gown for the ceremony.
- Ese uzokwambara ikanzu ku bukwe?Will you wear a gown at the wedding?
- Nta kanzu mfise iboneye uyu muhango.I have no gown suitable for this ceremony.
- Nzogura ikanzu nshasha imbere y'umuhango.I will buy a new gown before the ceremony.
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