Kirundi
banyamwero
bah-nyah-MWEH-roh
How to say it
Kirundibanyamwerobah-nyah-MWEH-rohsoon
Englishalbino peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes albinossoon
Meaning
people born with little or no pigmentation in their skin, hair, and eyes.
Good to know
plural of nyamwero (ba- class); traditional descriptive term, used respectfully.
Examples
- Banyamwero bagomba kwirinda izuba ryinshi.Albino people need to avoid too much sun.
- Banyamwero baba mu ntara zose z'igihugu?Do albino people live in all provinces of the country?
- Banyamwero ntibakwiye guhezwa kubera uko basa.Albino people should not be excluded because of their appearance.
- Ishirahamwe rizofasha banyamwero mu ndwi iza.The organization will help albino people next week.
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