Kirundi
iminago
Word parts: imi-nago
ee-mee-NAH-goh
How to say it
Kirundiiminagoee-mee-NAH-gohsoon
Englishshoots, budssoon
Frenchpousses, bourgeonssoon
Meaning
young shoots, buds, or sprouts of a plant.
Good to know
plural of umunago (umu-/imi- class).
Examples
- Iminago iratera ku giti kimeze neza.Shoots grow on a healthy plant.
- Ese iminago iboneka igihe c'itumba?Do shoots appear in the dry season?
- Iminago ntimera mu gihe c'ubukonje bukabije.Shoots don't grow in very cold weather.
- Iminago izosohoka mu gitondo nyuma y'imvura.The shoots will emerge in the morning after the rain.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.