Kirundi
imireberebe
Word parts: imi-reberebe
ee-mee-reh-beh-REH-beh
How to say it
Kirundiimireberebeee-mee-reh-beh-REH-behsoon
Englishleechessoon
Frenchsangsuessoon
Meaning
small worm-like creatures that attach to skin and suck blood; leeches.
Good to know
plural of umureberebe (umu-/imi- class).
Examples
- Imireberebe iba mu mazi y'imirago.Leeches live in swamp water.
- Ese imireberebe irafata ku maguru y'abanyabwato?Do leeches attach to fishermen's legs?
- Imireberebe ntiboneka mu mazi asukuye cane.Leeches aren't found in very clean water.
- Abagenzi bazokwirinda imireberebe bagenda mu mirago.The travelers will avoid leeches as they cross the swamps.
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