Kirundi
ikimazi
Word parts: iki-mazi
ee-kee-MAH-zee
How to say it
Kirundiikimaziee-kee-MAH-zeesoon
Englishsacrificesoon
Frenchsacrificesoon
Meaning
a sacrifice; also a non-financial benefit or worth.
Good to know
Covers both a religious sacrifice and a benefit or value that isn't measured in money.
Examples
- Basenze ikimazi ku bw'imigenzo ya kera.They offered a sacrifice according to the old customs.
- Ese ikimazi c'ubu bufasha ni ikihe?What benefit does this assistance bring?
- Nta kimazi na kimwe twabonye mu kwiga kuri ivyo bintu.We got no benefit at all from studying those things.
- Umuti uwo ufise ikimazi kinini ku barwaye.That medicine has great value for the sick.
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