Kirundi
irozi
i-RO-zi
How to say it
Kirundiirozii-RO-zisoon
Englishhexsoon
Frenchsortilègesoon
Meaning
a magical charm or spoken formula believed to cause harm or a supernatural effect, a hex or curse.
Good to know
Associated with traditional beliefs in witchcraft; spoken of with fear or caution in everyday speech.
Examples
- Bavuze ko irozi ryamushikiye.They said a curse befell him.
- Ni bande bemera ko irozi rihari?Who believes that hexes exist?
- Nta rozi nemera mu buzima bwanje.I do not believe in curses in my life.
- Ejo abapfumu bazovuga ku irozi.Tomorrow the healers will talk about hexes.
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