ingisha

How to say it

Meaning

an object believed to hold protective or magical power; a charm or fetish.

Good to know

charm, fetish

Examples

• Yaravugaga ko ingisha ye imurinda ibyago.He used to say his charm protected him from misfortune.
• Umupfumu yamuhaye ingisha yo kwambara mu ijosi.The traditional healer gave him a charm to wear around his neck.
• Ese wemera ko ingisha zifite ubushobozi?Do you believe charms have real power?
• Nta ngisha yigeze imurinda ibibazo by'ubuzima.No charm ever protected him from life's problems.

The same word in