Kirundi
ishuka
ee-SHOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiishukaee-SHOO-kahsoon
Englishbedsheetsoon
Frenchdrap, couverturesoon
Meaning
a large piece of cloth used to cover a bed, a sheet or blanket.
Good to know
bedsheet, sheet, blanket
Examples
- Twambitse ishuka rishasha ku buriri.We put a new sheet on the bed.
- Ishuka ryari ryanduye ryarayoborwa.The dirty sheet was washed.
- Ntabwo dufise ishuka rihagije ku bashyitsi.We don't have enough sheets for the guests.
- Yikoreye ishuka kubera imbeho.He wrapped himself in a blanket because of the cold.
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