Kirundi
imikondo
Word parts: imi-kondo
ee-mee-KOHN-doh
How to say it
Kirundiimikondoee-mee-KOHN-dohsoon
Englishnavelssoon
Frenchnombrilssoon
Meaning
the navels of the body; by extension, central or opposite points, such as spots facing a doorway.
Good to know
plural of umukondo (umu-/imi- class); figurative use for a central point.
Examples
- Imikondo y'abana bato irakingurwa neza.Babies' navels are carefully looked after.
- Ese imikondo yose iba isa?Are all navels alike?
- Imikondo ntiba ku mugongo w'umuntu.Navels are not on a person's back.
- Umuforomo azosuzuma imikondo y'impinja.The nurse will examine the newborns' navels.
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