imitwe

How to say it

Meaning

The heads of the body; figuratively, also the mind or a group of leaders.

Good to know

plural of umutwe (umu-/imi- class).

Examples

• Abana batwara amazi mu bibindi bayashira ku mitwe yabo.Children carry water in jugs, placing them on their heads.
• Ese imitwe y'abo bana irababara?Do those children's heads hurt?
• Ntibapfa kuboneka imitwe y'inyamaswa mu isoko.Animal heads are not commonly found in the market.
• Abaganga bazosuzuma imitwe y'abarwayi ejo.The doctors will examine the patients' heads tomorrow.

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