Kirundi
abumwa
Word parts: ab-umwa
ah-BOOM-wah
How to say it
Kirundiabumwaah-BOOM-wahsoon
Englishthirsty peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes assoifféessoon
Meaning
people whose mouths are very dry, usually from thirst.
Good to know
plural of umwumwa (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abumwa barashaka amazi vuba.The thirsty people are looking for water quickly.
- Ubona abumwa benshi ku ruzi?Do you see many thirsty people at the river?
- Nta bumwa basigaye badanywe amazi.No thirsty people remain without drinking water.
- Abumwa bazokwakira amazi ku musozi.The thirsty people will receive water at the hilltop.
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