indimi

Kirundi

umutemeri

Word parts: umu-temeri

oo-moo-teh-MEH-ree

How to say it

Kirundiumutemerioo-moo-teh-MEH-reesoon
Englishlidsoon
Frenchcouverclesoon

Meaning

A lid or cover for a container.

Good to know

Class 3 noun; plural imitemeri.

Examples

  • Shira umutemeri ku nkono kugira ubushuhe ntibusohoke.Put the lid on the pot so the heat doesn't escape.
  • Umutemeri w'iyi shishi waratakaye.The lid of this jar got lost.
  • Nti ushobora gufunga iyi nkono udafise umutemeri.You can't close this pot without a lid.
  • Azogura umutemeri mushasha w'iyi nkono.He will buy a new lid for this pot.

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