Kirundi
akaranda
a-ka-RAN-da
How to say it
Kirundiakarandaa-ka-RAN-dasoon
Englisheminent eldersoon
Frenchpersonnage éminentsoon
Meaning
a person of great wisdom, standing, or severity of character, an eminent or formidable figure.
Good to know
Used to describe someone respected for their wisdom and strength.
Examples
- Akaranda kacu karafasha abantu benshi.Our wise person helps many people.
- Niyumvira akaranda mu muryango wacu.I think of the wise person in our family.
- Sogokuru ni akaranda mu muryango.Grandfather is an eminent figure in the family.
- Ese uwo mushingantahe ni akaranda?Is that elder a formidable figure?
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