Kirundi
kwuhirwa
Word parts: kw-uhirwa
kwoo-HEER-wah
How to say it
Kirundikwuhirwakwoo-HEER-wahsoon
Englishto be given saltsoon
Frenchrecevoir du selsoon
Meaning
for cattle to be given salt to lick or consume, as part of their regular care.
Good to know
an infinitive verb (kw- class) belonging strictly to pastoral vocabulary, describing a routine part of cattle husbandry.
Examples
- Inka zishobora kwuhirwa rimwe mu ndwi.Cattle can be given salt once a week.
- Ese izi ng'ombe zaruhiwe none?Were these cows given salt today?
- Izo nka ziragiye kwuhirwa ejo bundi.Those cows are going to be given salt the day after tomorrow.
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