indimi

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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