Kinyarwanda
eshanu
eh-SHAH-noo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaeshanueh-SHAH-noosoon
Englishfivesoon
Frenchcinqsoon
Meaning
the numeral five, agreeing with nouns of certain classes (traditionally labeled the 3rd and 6th), such as inka eshanu (five cows).
Good to know
five (with 3rd & 6th cl.)
Examples
- Yagize inka eshanu zamuzaniwe n'inkwano.He received five cows as a dowry gift.
- Twanyweye inzoga eshanu ku birori.We drank five beers at the party.
- Yahawe impano eshanu n'incuti ze.He was given five gifts by his relatives.
- Twubatse inzu eshanu z'abaturage bakennye.We built five houses for poor residents.
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