ibirindiro
ee-bee-ree-NDEE-roh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaibirindiroee-bee-ree-NDEE-roh
Englishmilitary positions, bases
Frenchpositions, bases militaires
Meaning
Places where soldiers or armed groups are stationed and defend themselves. It is also said figuratively of a firm foothold someone has gained.
Good to know
Plural of ikirindiro, a military post, and more used than it. Gushinga ibirindiro, to set up base, is also said of someone settling firmly somewhere.
Examples
- Ingabo zagabye igitero ku birindiro by'umwanzi.The army attacked the enemy's positions.
- Inyeshyamba zahunze ibirindiro byazo.The rebels fled their bases.
- Uyu muryango wamaze gushinga ibirindiro mu mujyi.This family has settled firmly in the town.
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