ibiganza

How to say it

Meaning

The palm and fingers of the hand together; hands.

Good to know

Plural of ikiganza (iki-/ibi- class); emphasizes the palm, distinct from ukuboko (arm) or urutoki (finger).

Examples

• Ibiganza bye byari byuzuye ivu.His hands were covered in dust.
• Ese ibiganza byawe biraruma nyuma y'akazi?Do your hands hurt after the work?
• Ibiganza ntibyasukuye neza mbere yo kurya.The hands were not washed properly before eating.
• Ibiganza bizogezwa mbere y'ibirori.Hands will be washed before the celebration.