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Chapter 02: Proverbs and riddles

Ibisakuzo — riddles

Sakwe sakwe! Soma! — the riddle game played in the evening.

  • Lesson 4 of 4
  • 21 min
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Your steps in this path

4 lessons, one step at a time.

Chapter 1 · Expression

  1. Proverbs in use9 min · Test

Chapter 2 · Proverbs and riddles

  1. Proverbs about unity14 min · Test
  2. Proverbs about patience17 min · Test
  3. Ibisakuzo — riddles21 min · TestYou are here

Lesson contents

  1. 1. Key words

    igisakuzo / ibisakuzo — riddle(s) · Sakwe sakwe! — the opening call · Soma! — the reply (“go on!”) · Ndaguhaye inka — I give up (literally “I give you a cow”)

  2. 2. Say it out loud

    Play with someone: say “Sakwe sakwe!”, wait for “Soma!”, then give your riddle.

Assessment

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