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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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