ijunja

How to say it

Meaning

physical stature, height, or good bodily condition; by extension, worth or value.

Good to know

the phrase i-junja n'ijambo, 'stature and speech', praises someone both physically strong and eloquent.

Examples

• Afise ijunja rikomeye kubera imyimenyerezo.He has a strong physique due to training.
• Ese ijunja ryawe ryaragabanutse mu ndwara?Did your physical condition decline during the illness?
• Nta junja rikomeye yari afise inyuma y'indwara.He had no good physical condition after the illness.
• Abantu bamushimye kubera ijunja n'ijambo.People praised him for both his stature and his eloquence.