Kirundi
ikigwi
Word parts: iki-gwi
ee-KEE-gwee
How to say it
Kirundiikigwiee-KEE-gweesoon
Englishsteadsoon
Frenchplace, lieusoon
Meaning
A place taken by, or standing in for, another; a "stead" or substitute place.
Good to know
class 7 noun; rare, formal word.
Examples
- Yaje mu kigwi c'uwatumwe.He came in place of the one who was sent.
- Nta wundi mwana yobaye mu kigwi ciwe.No other child could take his place.
- Tuzomushira mu kigwi c'umukuru wagiye.We will put him in the place of the leader who left.
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