indimi

Kirundi

kumadika

Word parts: ku-madika

ku-ma-DI-ka

How to say it

Kirundikumadikaku-ma-DI-kasoon
Englishto plate as with silversoon
Frenchplaquersoon

Meaning

to plate metal, as with silver, to weld two pieces together, to graft a tree, or to trade butter for other goods.

Good to know

covers several unrelated craft senses that share the same verb form.

Examples

  • Umukozi aramadika icuma n'ifeza.The craftsman is plating the metal with silver.
  • Yamaditse ibiti bibiri kugira ngo bimere neza.He grafted the two trees so they would grow well.
  • Baramadika amavuta n'ibindi bikoresho ku isoko.They trade butter for other goods at the market.

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