Kirundi
umugara
Word parts: umu-gara
oo-moo-GAH-rah
How to say it
Kirundiumugaraoo-moo-GAH-rahsoon
Englishheaddresssoon
Frenchcoiffure, turbansoon
Meaning
a ceremonial headdress or crown woven from long hair, traditionally worn by dancers.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imigara; part of traditional Burundian dance costume.
Examples
- Umucuranzi yambaye umugara mu gutamba.The dancer wore the crown while dancing.
- Umugara uboneka mu ntambwe z'igihugu.The crown is seen in national dances.
- Ese uwo mugara warazwe hehe?Where was that crown made?
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