indimi

Kirundi

imihoberano

Word parts: imi-hoberano

ee-mee-hoh-beh-RAH-noh

How to say it

Kirundiimihoberanoee-mee-hoh-beh-RAH-nohsoon
Englishhugssoon
Frenchétreintessoon

Meaning

Embraces or hugs, the act of holding someone closely with the arms.

Good to know

plural of umuhoberano (umu-/imi- class).

Examples

  • Imihoberano y'umuryango yaranduhuye abageni.The family's hugs comforted the guests.
  • Ese imihoberano yose irerekana urukundo?Do all hugs show love?
  • Imihoberano ntiboneka mu bantu batazwi neza.Hugs are not common between people who do not know each other well.
  • Abavyeyi bazoha abana babo imihoberano igihe bagaruka.The parents will give their children hugs when they return.

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