Kirundi
inkinzo
in-KEEN-zoh
How to say it
Kirundiinkinzoin-KEEN-zohsoon
Englishshieldsoon
Frenchboucliersoon
Meaning
a piece of protective equipment held to block blows or weapons.
Good to know
shield ru-kinzo traditional sacred royal drum accompanying the king wherever he went, was exchanged with every new reign kira bless you! get well! (imperative of gukira)
Examples
- Afashe inkinzo n'icumu.He is holding a shield and a spear.
- Inkinzo yiwe yakozwe n'iki?What was his shield made of?
- Nta nkinzo yamurinze.No shield protected him.
- Abashaka yagaragaje inkinzo z'akera.The old warriors displayed traditional shields.
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