Kirundi
umukanda
Word parts: umu-kanda
oo-moo-KAH-ndah
How to say it
Kirundiumukandaoo-moo-KAH-ndahsoon
Englishgirdlesoon
Frenchceinture, gainesoon
Meaning
a woven or leather band worn around the waist, a girdle.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imikanda.
Examples
- Yiyambitse umukanda ku gikiriho.He tied the girdle around his waist.
- Umukanda waracitse mu rugendo.The girdle broke during the journey.
- Ese ufise umukanda w'uruhu?Do you have a leather girdle?
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