Kinyarwanda
esheshatu
eh-sheh-SHAH-too
How to say it
Kinyarwandaesheshatueh-sheh-SHAH-toosoon
Englishsixsoon
Frenchsixsoon
Meaning
the numeral six, agreeing with nouns of certain classes (traditionally labeled the 3rd and 6th), such as inka esheshatu (six cows).
Good to know
six (with 3rd & 6th cl.) enthusiasm
Examples
- Twagize inka esheshatu mu irugu ryacu.We had six cows in our pen.
- Yaguze impapuro esheshatu zo kwandikaho.He bought six sheets of paper to write on.
- Twubatse inzu esheshatu z'abaturage.We built six houses for residents.
- Ese ufite imodoka esheshatu mu kigo cyawe?Does your company have six cars?
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