Kirundi
ikombe
ee-KOHM-beh
How to say it
Kirundiikombeee-KOHM-behsoon
Englishceremonial cupsoon
Frenchcoupe cérémoniellesoon
Meaning
a large cup or gourd, placed at the center of a gathering, from which drink is shared among elders.
Good to know
noun; associated with traditional beer-sharing at councils of elders.
Examples
- Ikombe caraziye hagati mu bagabo.The cup was placed in the middle among the men.
- Bamennye ikombe hagati y'inama.They passed the cup around in the middle of the council.
- Nta kombe bari basigaje ku meza.They hadn't left a cup on the table.
- Abakuru bazogaburirwa mu kombe kimwe.The elders will be served from a single cup.
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