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Kirundi

ikilito

Word parts: iki-lito

ee-kee-LEE-toh

How to say it

Kirundiikilitoee-kee-LEE-tohsoon
Englishsingingsoon
Frenchchant, légende ou récit chantésoon

Meaning

singing; a sentimental song sung in the evening.

Good to know

singing; sentimental evening song

Examples

  • Umukecuru yaririmbye ikilito co gushimisha abuzukuru.The old woman sang an evening song to delight her grandchildren.
  • Ese ikilito kirimbwa ryari?When is this kind of song sung?
  • Nta kilito na kimwe twumvise mw'ijoro rya vuba.We haven't heard a single evening song recently.
  • Abagabo bacuranga ikilito bicaye iruhande y'umuriro.The men sing an evening song sitting beside the fire.

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