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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