kipe

Meanings

• noun

  A type of traditional container used for carrying and storing grain or other grains, especially in Rwanda.

  - "Umugore w'imisambi wacuka kipe rw'ibitegetse."
  - "The elder sister carried a kipe of beans on her head."

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Variants

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kip , kips , kipped , kipping , Kip S. Thorne , Kip Stephen Thorne , Kip Thorne , Thorne

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Etymology

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The word 'kipe' is believed to have originated from the Bantu language and is commonly used in Rwanda and other parts of East Africa to refer to a traditional container made from woven grass or bamboo.

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Trivia

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1. The kipe is not only used for storing and transporting grains but is also used as a decorative item in Rwandan homes.

2. The traditional method of weaving a kipe takes several hours and requires great skill and expertise.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gatagara: A large, cylindrical kipe used for storing larger quantities of grain.

2. Imisambi: A person who carries a kipe of grain on their head.

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Culture

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In Rwandan culture, the kipe is an essential part of daily life, particularly in rural areas where farming is the primary source of livelihood. It is used to store and transport grains such as maize, beans, and sorghum.

How to Memorize "kipe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a traditional Rwandan woman carrying a large kipe of grain on her head as she walks to the market.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kipe' with the image of a woven basket used for carrying and storing grain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym K-I-P-E to remember the meaning: K for container, I for grain, P for people, E for East Africa.

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