inkota

How to say it

Meaning

a long-bladed weapon with a sharp edge, used for cutting or thrusting.

Good to know

historically used in battle and ceremony; now mostly seen in cultural performances.

Examples

• Umurwanyi yikoreye inkota.The warrior carried a sword.
• Ese iyi nkota yakozwe n'iki?What was this sword made of?
• Nta nkota yagaragaye mu muhango.No sword appeared in the ceremony.
• Bazerekana inkota za kera mu nzu ndangamurage.They will display old swords in the museum.

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