Kirundi
umuhini
Word parts: umu-hini
oo-moo-HEE-nee
How to say it
Kirundiumuhinioo-moo-HEE-neesoon
Englishhandlesoon
Frenchmanchesoon
Meaning
the wooden handle of a tool, such as a hoe.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imihini.
Examples
- Umuhini w'isuka waracitse.The hoe's handle broke.
- Ese ushaka umuhini mushasha?Do you want a new handle?
- Twabaruye imihini y'ibirimo bikoreshwa mu murima.We counted the handles of the tools used in the field.
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