Kirundi
intore
in-TO-re
How to say it
Kirundiintorein-TO-resoon
Englishbitter eggplantsoon
Frenchaubergine sauvagesoon
Meaning
a wild plant that bears a small fruit resembling an eggplant; also used for a lump of kneaded dough or bread.
Good to know
Distinct from 'intore' the traditional dancer, which is a separate, unrelated word.
Examples
- Twaturiye intore mu murima wacu.We planted this eggplant-like plant in our field.
- Izi ntore zirakura he?Where do these plants grow?
- Nta ntore turiye uyu mwaka.We haven't eaten this eggplant this year.
- Ejo azotwara intore ku isoko.Tomorrow she will take the fruit to the market.
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