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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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