Kirundi
ishengo
ee-SHEHN-goh
How to say it
Kirundiishengoee-SHEHN-gohsoon
Englisha jokesoon
Frenchune blaguesoon
Meaning
The singular of amashengo; a humorous remark meant to make people laugh.
Good to know
singular of amashengo (i-/ama- class).
Examples
- Iri shengo ryamutumye aseka cane.This joke made him laugh a lot.
- Wumvise ishengo yavuze kuri wa mugani?Did you hear the joke he told about that proverb?
- Iri shengo ntiryari ryiza ku bantu bose.This joke was not good for everyone.
- Azovuga ishengo rishasha mu birori.He will tell a new joke at the party.
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