igisigisigi
ee-gee-see-gee-SEE-gee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaigisigisigiee-gee-see-gee-SEE-gee
Englishremnant, remains
Frenchvestige, reste
Meaning
What is left of something that has passed or been destroyed, such as ruins or lingering traces.
Good to know
Mostly plural ibisigisigi: ibisigisigi by'amateka, historical relics; ibisigisigi by'ivangura, lingering discrimination.
Examples
- Abashakashatsi babonye ibisigisigi by'inzu za kera.Researchers found the remains of ancient houses.
- Haracyari ibisigisigi by'ivangura mu bantu bamwe.Traces of discrimination remain among some people.
Forms
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