umukondo

How to say it

Meaning

the navel, the small mark on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached; also used for the handle or spout of a container.

Good to know

by extension, also used for the handle of a cup or pail, or the part of a house facing the door.

Examples

• Umukondo w'umwana urakira nyuma y'ibyumweru bibiri.A baby's navel heals after two weeks.
• Ese umukondo w'iyi nkongoro warakomeretse?Is the handle of this pail broken?
• Nta mukondo mubi afite uwo mwana muto.That small child doesn't have a bad navel.
• Bazasana umukondo w'inkongoro mbere yo kuyikoresha.They will fix the pail's handle before using it.

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