Kirundi
inka
IN-kah
How to say it
KirundiinkaIN-kahsoon
Englishcowsoon
Frenchvachesoon
Meaning
a domesticated bovine raised for milk, meat, and as a mark of wealth.
Good to know
cattle hold deep cultural and economic value in Burundian tradition.
Examples
- Turaragira inka mu ntara.We herd cattle in the countryside.
- Ufise inka nyinshi?Do you have many cows?
- Nta nka dufise ubu.We have no cows now.
- Basezeranye inka nk'inkwano.They pledged a cow as the bride-price.
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