igisika

How to say it

Meaning

a solid vertical structure that encloses or divides a space or supports a roof.

Good to know

often refers to an outer or boundary wall, as opposed to urukuta, an interior wall.

Examples

• Igisika cy'urugo cyaguye mu mvura nyinshi.The compound's wall fell down in heavy rain.
• Ese muzubaka igisika gishya?Will you build a new wall?
• Nta gisika kigikikije iyi nzu.There is no wall surrounding this house anymore.
• Tuzasiga igisika ibara ry'umweru.We will paint the wall white.

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