ibyibo

How to say it

Meaning

small, flat, lidless baskets, traditionally used for winnowing or serving.

Good to know

plural of icyibo (ibi-/icy- class); traditional craft term.

Examples

• Ibyibo bikoreshwa mu gutoragura umuceri.Small baskets are used for winnowing rice.
• Wabonye ibyibo byazanywe n'umukobwa?Did you see the small baskets brought by the girl?
• Ibyibo ntibisigaye mu nzu y'ibikoresho.No small baskets are left in the storage room.
• Tuzabaka ibyibo bishya mu cyumweru gitaha.We will weave new small baskets next week.