Kirundi
ikaruvati
ee-kah-roo-VAH-tee
How to say it
Kirundiikaruvatiee-kah-roo-VAH-teesoon
Englishnecktiesoon
Frenchcravatesoon
Meaning
a narrow strip of cloth worn knotted around the neck under a shirt collar, mainly with formal wear; a necktie.
Good to know
Worn by men on formal occasions such as weddings or church.
Examples
- Yambaye ikaruvati itukura ku kazi.He wore a red necktie to work.
- Ese uzi gupfundika ikaruvati?Do you know how to knot a necktie?
- Nta karuvati nambaye uyu munsi.I am not wearing a necktie today.
- Nzogura ikaruvati nshasha ku bukwe.I will buy a new necktie for the wedding.
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