Kirundi
kwosa
Word parts: kw-osa
KOH-sah
How to say it
KirundikwosaKOH-sahsoon
Englishto put onsoon
Frenchmettre du parfumsoon
Meaning
to burn or apply something for its pleasant smell, such as incense.
Good to know
to put on, or to burn nice-smelling stuff
Examples
- Ndashaka kwosa imibavu mu nzu.I want to burn sweet-smelling herbs in the house.
- Nyina yagerageje kwosa akamoto mu cumba.The mother burned some incense in the room.
- Ntashobora kwosa iyo miti udafise umuriro.He can't burn that fragrant plant without fire.
- Uzokwosa iki none mu nzu yawe?What will you burn for a nice smell in your house today?
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