Kirundi
ingoma
in-GOH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiingomain-GOH-mahsoon
Englishdrumsoon
Frenchtamboursoon
Meaning
a traditional drum, or by extension the kingship and reign that it symbolizes.
Good to know
the expression kwima ku ngoma means to come to the throne.
Examples
- Umutimba yavuze ingoma mu kiraro.The drummer played the drum at the celebration.
- Uwo mwami yagiye ku ngoma ryari?When did that king come to the throne?
- Nta ngoma yavuzwe uyu musi.No drum was played today.
- Ingoma y'uwo mwami yamaze imyaka mirongo itatu.That king's reign lasted thirty years.
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