Kirundi
intahava
in-tah-HAH-vah
How to say it
Kirundiintahavain-tah-HAH-vahsoon
Englishpermanent thingsoon
Frenchbien de famillesoon
Meaning
something that remains permanently within a family, not to be sold or given away.
Good to know
permanent thing (stays in family)
Examples
- Iyi nka ni intahava mu muryango.This cow is a permanent family possession.
- Iki gikombe ni intahava?Is this cup a permanent heirloom?
- Nta ntahava iri muri iyi mirima.None of this land is a permanent heirloom.
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