Kirundi
imfyisi
eem-FYEE-see
How to say it
Kirundiimfyisieem-FYEE-seesoon
Englishhyenasoon
Frenchhyènesoon
Meaning
a wild, dog-like carnivorous animal known for its distinctive laughing call.
Good to know
noun; often featured in folktales as a cunning or foolish character.
Examples
- Imfyisi yariye intama y'umukene.The hyena ate the poor man's sheep.
- Waravyumvise induru y'imfyisi mw'ijoro?Did you hear the hyena's cry at night?
- Nta mfyisi ziboneka hafi y'uru rugo.No hyenas are seen near this home.
- Abashumba bazokwirinda imfyisi mw'ijoro.The herders will watch out for hyenas at night.
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