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Kirundi

umushumi

Word parts: umu-shumi

oo-moo-SHOO-mee

How to say it

Kirundiumushumioo-moo-SHOO-meesoon
Englishleashsoon
Frenchlaissesoon

Meaning

a cord or strap used to hold and control an animal; a leash.

Good to know

class 3/4 noun; plural imishumi.

Examples

  • Yafashe umushumi w'imbwa aca ayikurikira.He held the dog's leash and followed it.
  • Umushumi waracitse imbwa iratoroka.The leash broke and the dog escaped.
  • Ntawari afise umushumi wo gukoresha.There was no leash to use.
  • Imishumi y'ibimasa iragumya kuvunika.The cattle's leashes keep breaking.

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