Kirundi
igitinyiro
Word parts: igi-tinyiro
ee-ghee-tee-NYEE-roh
How to say it
Kirundiigitinyiroee-ghee-tee-NYEE-rohsoon
Englishthat which is feared or respectedsoon
Frenchce qui est craint ou respectésoon
Meaning
something that inspires fear or deep respect.
Good to know
that which is feared or respected
Examples
- Umukuru w'igihugu ni igitinyiro c'abenegihugu.The head of state is deeply respected by the citizens.
- Ese ufise igitinyiro ku babyeyi bawe?Do you have respect for your parents?
- Nta gitinyiro yagize ku mategeko.He had no respect for the law.
- Igitinyiro c'Imana kirongoye ubuzima bwiza.Reverence for God leads to a good life.
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