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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