iziko

How to say it

Meaning

a burial or funeral rite carried out for the dead.

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burial, funeral

Examples

• Iziko ryabereye ku musi w'imbere.The burial rite was held the day before.
• Ese muzoza ku iziko rya sekuru?Will you come to grandfather's funeral?
• Nta ziko ryabaye kubera imbogamizi.No funeral rite took place because of obstacles.
• Amaziko menshi yabereye mu mudugudu uyu mwaka.Many funerals were held in the village this year.

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