Saturday, August 31, 2019
Kirundi A Rich Language: The Example of Ibitoro or Oil
I like the western movies on the discovery of oil in America. I also heard of oil in the Kingdom of Toro more recently. Therefore, Kirundi is sometimes in advance, because ibitoro means oil or petroleum in English.
Friday, August 9, 2019
The Meaning of Country Names
Canada comes from the indigenous word which means village or settlement. Burundi means otherwise in Kirundi.
Monday, August 5, 2019
Apple in German
Apple is apfel in German. Therefore, the origin of the word apple is Germanic. In the fall, the wind can blow and make the apples fall. There are many recipes based on apples for example, apple strudel.
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