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Kirundi

umwogo

Word parts: umw-ogo

oom-WOH-go

How to say it

Kirundiumwogooom-WOH-gosoon
Englishsashsoon
Frenchécharpe de dansesoon

Meaning

a long sash or tie worn over the shoulder during certain traditional dances.

Good to know

long tie worn at shoulder at certain dances

Examples

  • Umuvyinyi yambaye umwogo ukurikira intambwe zose.The dancer wore the shoulder sash following every step.
  • Umwogo wiwe wari uw'amabara atandukanye.His shoulder tie was of many colors.
  • Twize kuboha umwogo mbere y'umuhango.We learned to weave the shoulder sash before the ceremony.

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