Kinyarwanda
imitaka
Word parts: imi-taka
ee-mee-TAH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaimitakaee-mee-TAH-kahsoon
Englishumbrellassoon
Frenchparapluiessoon
Meaning
folding devices carried to give protection from rain or sun.
Good to know
plural of umutaka (umu-/imi- class); regional term for umbrella.
Examples
- Imitaka y'abanyeshuri yafunguwe igihe cy'imvura.The students' umbrellas were opened during the rain.
- Ese imitaka yose ikingira izuba n'imvura?Do all umbrellas protect against both sun and rain?
- Ntabwo imitaka yose ikomeye ku muyaga mwinshi.Not all umbrellas hold up in strong wind.
- Imitaka mishya izagurishwa ku giciro gito.New umbrellas will be sold at a low price.
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