Kirundi
ikinyoma
Word parts: iki-nyoma
ee-kee-NYOH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiikinyomaee-kee-NYOH-mahsoon
Englishliesoon
Frenchmensongesoon
Meaning
a false statement made with the intent to deceive.
Good to know
class 7/8 noun; from kubesha (to lie); contrasted with ukuri (truth).
Examples
- Ikinyoma ntigishobora guhishwa igihe kirekire.A lie cannot be hidden for long.
- Wababwiye ikinyoma?Did you tell them a lie?
- Ntabwo ari ikinyoma.It is not a lie.
- Nta n'umwe azokwemera ikinyoma canyu.No one will believe your lie.
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