indimi

Kinyarwanda

ibihano

Word parts: ibi-hano

ee-bee-HAH-noh

How to say it

Kinyarwandaibihanoee-bee-HAH-nohsoon
Englishpunishmentssoon
Frenchpunitionssoon

Meaning

Penalties imposed on someone for wrongdoing; punishments.

Good to know

Plural of igihano (igi-/ibi- class).

Examples

  • Ibihano by'iri banki ni bikaze cyane.This bank's penalties are very harsh.
  • Ese ibihano bitangwa iyo umuntu atinze kwishyura?Are penalties given when someone is late to pay?
  • Ibihano ntibyahagaritswe nubwo yasabye imbabazi.The punishments were not lifted even though he apologized.
  • Ibihano bizongerwa ku bazongera gukora ayo makosa.Punishments will be increased for those who repeat those mistakes.

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