Kinyarwanda
amabesani
Word parts: ama-besani
ah-mah-beh-SAH-nee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamabesaniah-mah-beh-SAH-neesoon
Englishbasinssoon
Frenchbassinessoon
Meaning
Wide, round containers used for washing or holding water.
Good to know
plural of ibesani (ama- class).
Examples
- Amabesani yuzuye amazi yo koga imyenda.The basins are full of water for washing clothes.
- Ese amabesani menshi akenewe mu bukwe?Are many basins needed for the wedding?
- Amabesani amwe yavunitse akoreshejwe cyane.Some basins broke from being used a lot.
- Amabesani mashya azagurwa ku isoko ejo.New basins will be bought at the market tomorrow.
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