Kirundi
ingisha
ee-NGEE-shah
How to say it
Kirundiingishaee-NGEE-shahsoon
Englishcharmsoon
Frenchamulettesoon
Meaning
An object believed to hold protective or magical power; a charm or fetish.
Good to know
noun class 9/10; traditional item, less common today.
Examples
- Umupfumu yamuhaye ingisha yo kumukingira.The healer gave him a charm to protect him.
- Nzokwirinda kwizera ingisha nk'iyo.I will avoid trusting a charm like that.
- Nta ngisha ikingira umuntu atizigiye Imana.No charm protects a person who does not trust in God.
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