Kinyarwanda
ibihembo
Word parts: ibi-hembo
ee-bee-HEHM-boh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaibihemboee-bee-HEHM-bohsoon
Englishwages, prizessoon
Frenchsalaires, récompensessoon
Meaning
Money given to someone for work done, or a prize for winning something; wages or rewards.
Good to know
Plural of igihembo (igi-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibihembo by'abakozi biratangwa buri kwezi.Workers' wages are given every month.
- Ese ibihembo by'abatsinze irushanwa byatanzwe?Have the prizes for the contest winners been given out?
- Ibihembo ntibyagejejwe ku bakozi ku gihe.The wages did not reach the workers on time.
- Ibihembo bizatangwa mu muhango uzabera ku cyicaro.The prizes will be awarded at a ceremony at the head office.
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