ikirungo
ee-kee-ROO-ngoh
How to say it
Kirundiikirungoee-kee-ROO-ngohsoon
Englishspice, seasoningsoon
Frenchépice, assaisonnementsoon
Meaning
Something added to food in small amounts to give it more taste, such as garlic, ginger or pepper.
Good to know
Plural ibirungo: gushira ibirungo mu biharage, to season the beans.
Examples
- Mama ashira ikirungo mu biharage.Mother puts seasoning in the beans.
- Tangawizi ni ikirungo ciza.Ginger is a good spice.
- Ibirungo vyinshi bizanwa bivuye mu mahanga.Many spices are brought in from abroad.
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