ibitambo

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Meaning

offerings, often animals, ritually presented to a deity; sacrifices.

Good to know

plural of igitambo (ibi-/igi- class); religious/ritual register.

Examples

• Ibitambo byatanzwe ku mva y'umwami.Sacrifices were offered at the king's grave.
• Bakoze ibitambo bingahe muri uwo muhango?How many sacrifices did they make during that ritual?
• Ibitambo ntibikirimo muri iri dini.This religion no longer includes sacrifices.
• Abakurambere bazatanga ibitambo ku munsi mukuru utaha.The elders will offer sacrifices on the next festival day.

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