Kirundi
buntu
BU-ntu
How to say it
KirundibuntuBU-ntusoon
Englishhumansoon
Frenchhumainsoon
Meaning
humanity, human-ness, often carrying the sense of kindness and compassion toward others.
Good to know
usually appears as ubuntu; central to the regional idea of human kindness.
Examples
- Ubuntu bwiwe bwaragaragaye igihe yafashije abakene.His humanity showed when he helped the poor.
- Ntagira ubuntu uwutakwitaho abandi.One who doesn't care for others lacks kindness.
- Twese dukwiye kugira ubuntu kubandi.We should all show kindness to others.
- Ubuntu ni ingenzi mu muco wacu.Humanity and kindness are central to our culture.
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