Kirundi
imishumi
Word parts: imi-shumi
ee-mee-SHOO-mee
How to say it
Kirundiimishumiee-mee-SHOO-meesoon
Englishleashessoon
Frenchlaissessoon
Meaning
Cords or straps used to hold and guide an animal.
Good to know
plural of umushumi (umu-/imi- class).
Examples
- Umworozi aboha imishumi ku mahembe y'inka.The herder ties leashes to the horns of the cattle.
- Ese ufise imishumi ihagije ku bibwa vyawe?Do you have enough leashes for your dogs?
- Abana ntibemerewe gukoresha imishumi kubera akaga.Children are not allowed to use leashes because of the danger.
- Turazogura imishumi mishya ku isoko ejo.We will buy new leashes at the market tomorrow.
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