Kirundi
novu
NOH-voo
How to say it
KirundinovuNOH-voosoon
Englishdelicious, puresoon
Frenchdélicieux, pursoon
Meaning
having a rich, good taste, or being undiluted and full-strength, especially said of beer.
Good to know
used to praise food or drink, especially traditional beer that has not been watered down.
Examples
- Iyi mpeke ni novu.This sorghum beer is delicious and strong.
- Ntabwo iyi nzoga ari novu.This beer is not undiluted.
- Iyi mvinyu ni novu koko?Is this wine really pure and rich?
- Tuzokwitega inzoga novu ku muhango.We will prepare pure, strong beer for the ceremony.
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