Kinyarwanda
igicucu
Word parts: igi-cucu
ee-gee-CHOO-choo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaigicucuee-gee-CHOO-choosoon
Englishshadesoon
Frenchombresoon
Meaning
the darker area produced when something blocks direct sunlight; a shadow.
Good to know
can also be used, like igicu, to jokingly call someone foolish or slow-witted.
Examples
- Twicaye mu gicucu cy'igiti.We sat in the shade of the tree.
- Ese hari igicucu hano?Is there any shade here?
- Nta gicucu kiri hano ku manywa.There is no shade here at midday.
- Tuzajya kuruhukira mu gicucu nyuma y'akazi.We will go rest in the shade after work.
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