Kinyarwanda
amakamba
Word parts: ama-kamba
ah-mah-KAHM-bah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamakambaah-mah-KAHM-bahsoon
Englishcrownssoon
Frenchcouronnessoon
Meaning
Circular ornamental headpieces, often made of woven material, worn as a sign of honor.
Good to know
plural of ikamba (ama- class).
Examples
- Amakamba y'abakobwa bagiye gushyingirwa yakozwe mu bunyobwa.The crowns of the brides-to-be were made of flowers.
- Ese amakamba yambarwa gusa n'abagore bashyingiwe?Are the crowns worn only by married women?
- Amakamba amwe ntagifite ubwiza bwa mbere.Some crowns no longer have their original beauty.
- Amakamba mashya azakorwa ku munsi mukuru utaha.New crowns will be made for the next holiday.
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