Kirundi
imishishagu
Word parts: imi-shishagu
ee-mee-shee-SHAH-goo
How to say it
Kirundiimishishaguee-mee-shee-SHAH-goosoon
Englishweltssoon
Frenchzébruressoon
Meaning
Raised marks or bruises left on the skin after a blow or a beating.
Good to know
plural of umushishagu (umu-/imi- class).
Examples
- Umwana yagize imishishagu ku mugongo aciriwe.The child had welts on his back after being beaten.
- Ese abaganga barize imishishagu y'uwo mwana?Did the doctors examine the child's welts?
- Uwo mwarimu ntiyagomba gusiga imishishagu ku bana.That teacher should not leave welts on children.
- Imishishagu izokira nyuma y'iminsi mike.The welts will heal after a few days.
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