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Kikuyu

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KEKikuyu
Irio[Ee-ree-oh]
Noun
Food

“Irio ici nĩ njega.”

This food is good.

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KEKikuyu
tema[tɛma]Appears in an example
verb
To cut something by using a sharp tool like a knife.

“Tema irio na kahiu.”

Cut the food with a knife.

Also means
  1. to cut (with a knife)
  2. to cut

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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KEKikuyu
Mbeca[mbay-cha]Appears in an example
Noun
Money

“Nĩ ngũbatara mbeca cia kũgũra irio.”

I need money to buy food.

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Nduru[ndoo-roo]Appears in an example
Adjective
Bitter / Sour

“Irio ici nĩ nduru.”

This food is bitter.

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