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Kirundi

umushishagu

Word parts: umu-shishagu

oo-moo-shee-SHAH-goo

How to say it

Kirundiumushishaguoo-moo-shee-SHAH-goosoon
Englishweltsoon
Frenchzébruresoon

Meaning

a raised mark or bruise left on the skin from a blow; a welt.

Good to know

class 3/4 noun; plural imishishagu.

Examples

  • Umushishagu waraboneka ku mugongo we.A welt was visible on his back.
  • Yagize umushishagu kubera ikirundo.He got a welt from the beating.
  • Ntawuzi uwamukubise akamuha umushishagu.No one knows who hit him and left the welt.
  • Umushishagu uzokira mu minsi mike.The welt will heal in a few days.

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