Kirundi
umukondo
Word parts: umu-kondo
oo-moo-KOH-ndoh
How to say it
Kirundiumukondooo-moo-KOH-ndohsoon
Englishnavelsoon
Frenchnombrilsoon
Meaning
the navel of the body; by extension, a central or opposite point, such as the spot facing a doorway.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imikondo.
Examples
- Umwana yaravuye ku mukondo.The baby's navel bled.
- Icicaro c'umukuru giri ku mukondo w'inzu.The elder's seat is at the spot opposite the door.
- Ese umukondo w'iyi nzu uri he?Where is the central spot of this house?
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