Kirundi
inkwano
in-KWAH-noh
How to say it
Kirundiinkwanoin-KWAH-nohsoon
Englishdowry pricesoon
Frenchdotsoon
Meaning
goods, especially cattle, given by a groom's family to the bride's family at marriage.
Good to know
dowry price
Examples
- Basezeranye inka nk'inkwano.They pledged cattle as the bride-price.
- Inkwano yagenwe ni iyihe?What was the bride-price set at?
- Nta nkwano yaratanzwe.No bride-price has been given yet.
- Bazotanga inkwano ku cyumweru gitaha.They will give the bride-price next week.
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