Kirundi
intozi
in-TO-zi
How to say it
Kirundiintoziin-TO-zisoon
Englishbiting antsoon
Frenchfourmi mordantesoon
Meaning
a small stinging or biting ant known for its painful pinch.
Good to know
The related noun uru-tozi refers to the bite or pinch itself; found in bushes and tall grass.
Examples
- Intozi yanyoshe ku kuguru.An ant bit me on the leg.
- Waziko izi ntozi zibaho hehe?Do you know where these biting ants live?
- Nta ntozi ziri kuri iki giti.There are no biting ants on this tree.
- Ejo tuzokwirinda intozi mu gasozi.Tomorrow we will avoid the biting ants in the bush.
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