impano

How to say it

Meaning

something given to someone without expecting payment; a gift, or a natural talent.

Good to know

also used for "a gift/talent" someone has, e.g. impano yo kuririmba, "a gift for singing".

Examples

• Yampaye impano nziza ku isabukuru yanjye.He gave me a nice gift for my birthday.
• Ntabwo impano ye yatunguye undi muntu.His gift didn't surprise anyone else.
• Ese ufite impano yo kwandika?Do you have a talent for writing?
• Impano nyinshi zatanzwe ku bana bo mu kigo cy'imfubyi.Many gifts were given to the children at the orphanage.

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