Kirundi
iyugi
i-YU-gi
How to say it
Kirundiiyugii-YU-gisoon
Englishdance ankletsoon
Frenchgrelot de dansesoon
Meaning
a small copper or leather shell worn at the ankles by traditional intore dancers to mark the rhythm of their steps.
Good to know
Worn in sets (amayugi) during traditional Burundian dance performances.
Examples
- Umutore yambaye amayugi ku birenge.The dancer wore anklets on his feet.
- Ni angahe mayugi akenewe ku mutore umwe?How many anklets does one dancer need?
- Nta yugi rimwe ryari ku birenge vyiwe.Not a single anklet was on his feet.
- Ejo abatore bazokwambara amayugi mu muziki.Tomorrow the dancers will wear anklets for the performance.
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