Kirundi
ikiyoka
Word parts: iki-yoka
ee-chee-YOH-kah
How to say it
Kirundiikiyokaee-chee-YOH-kahsoon
Englishbig snakesoon
Frenchgros serpentsoon
Meaning
a large snake, especially one regarded as fearsome or legendary.
Good to know
distinct from inzoka, the ordinary word for snake; ikiyoka implies unusual size.
Examples
- Ikiyoka caragaragaye mu ishamba.A big snake appeared in the forest.
- Abasore baraciye guhiga ikiyoka.The young men went off to hunt the big snake.
- Ese wowe warigeze ubona ikiyoka?Have you ever seen a big snake?
- Bavuga ko hariho ikiyoka mu kiyaga.They say there is a big snake in the lake.
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