Kirundi
kwishongora
Word parts: kw-ishongora
kwee-shohn-GOH-rah
How to say it
Kirundikwishongorakwee-shohn-GOH-rahsoon
Englishto chant a poemsoon
Frenchdéclamersoon
Meaning
to recite a lyrical poem aloud in long, unaccompanied phrases, without music or dance.
Good to know
an infinitive verb (kwi- class) tied to a traditional oral art form; distinct from kuririmba (to sing), which involves melody.
Examples
- Umusizi arashaka kwishongora imbere y'umwami.The poet wants to chant a poem before the king.
- Ese uwo mugabo azi kwishongora neza?Does that man know how to chant a poem well?
- Ntashobora kwishongora ata bumenyi bw'imvugo z'ikirundi ahagije.He cannot chant a poem without enough knowledge of Kirundi rhetoric.
- Aragiye kwishongora ku birori vyo kwakira abashasha.He is going to chant a poem at the welcoming ceremony.
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