umunengo

How to say it

Meaning

a small pincer-like clip, used for example to hold snuff or to pin clothes on a line.

Good to know

class 3/4 noun; plural iminengo.

Examples

• Yakoresheje umunengo kwambika impuzu ku muzabibu.He used the clothespin to hang clothes on the line.
• Umunengo waracitse none ndeta uwundi.The pin broke, now I need another one.
• Ntawari afise umunengo wo gukoresha.There was no pin to use.
• Iyi minengo ni mito ariko ikomeye.These pins are small but sturdy.