indimi

Kirundi

ikinyamunyu

Word parts: iki-nyamunyu

ee-kee-nyah-MOO-nyoo

How to say it

Kirundiikinyamunyuee-kee-nyah-MOO-nyoosoon
Englishsaltinesssoon
Frenchgoût salésoon

Meaning

The quality of being salty, or a salty food or dish; related to umunyu, salt.

Good to know

noun class 7; culinary term.

Examples

  • Iyi supu irafise ikinyamunyu kininiya.This soup has a strong saltiness.
  • Nzokwongera ikinyamunyu kuri iyi nyama.I will add saltiness to this meat.
  • Nta kinyamunyu iki kiryo gifise.This dish has no saltiness.

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