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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