Kirundi
uburiri
Word parts: ubu-riri
oo-boo-REE-ree
How to say it
Kirundiuburirioo-boo-REE-reesoon
Englishbedsoon
Frenchlitsoon
Meaning
a piece of furniture, or a raised mat, used for sleeping; a bed.
Good to know
The bed — where you head after 'Ijoro ryiza.'
Examples
- Ndipfuza uburiri.I would like a bed.
- Ndashaka intebe.I want a chair.
- Uburiri bwanje burakomeye.My bed is sturdy.
- Waryamye ku buriri he?Which bed did you sleep on?