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Kirundi

umugano

Word parts: umu-gano

oo-moo-GAH-noh

How to say it

Kirundiumuganooo-moo-GAH-nohsoon
Englishhollow bamboosoon
Frenchbambou creux, tuyau, tubesoon

Meaning

a hollow tube, such as a length of bamboo, used as a pipe.

Good to know

class 3/4, plural imigano.

Examples

  • Yakoresheje umugano kunywera amazi.He used a hollow reed to drink water.
  • Umugano warakoreshejwe mu gushira amazi mu murima.The pipe was used to bring water to the field.
  • Ese ufise umugano wo gukoresha nk'umuyoboro?Do you have a tube to use as a pipe?

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