Kirundi
bakundwa
bah-KOON-dwah
How to say it
Kirundibakundwabah-KOON-dwahsoon
Englishdear ones, belovedsoon
Frenchchers, bien-aiméssoon
Meaning
dear or beloved people, addressed or spoken of with affection.
Good to know
plural of mukundwa (ba- class); affectionate term of address.
Examples
- Bakundwa banje, ndabakeje mu muhango.My beloved ones, I welcome you to the ceremony.
- Bakundwa biwe bamusanze ku muzo?Did his beloved ones join him at the party?
- Ntibigeze biyumvira ko bakundwa babo bazoza.They never imagined their loved ones would come.
- Bakundwa banje bazoza mu ndwi iza.My beloved ones will come next week.
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