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Kirundi

ikinyabupfura

Word parts: iki-nyabupfura

ee-kee-nyah-boo-PFOO-rah

How to say it

Kirundiikinyabupfuraee-kee-nyah-boo-PFOO-rahsoon
Englishpolitenesssoon
Frenchpolitessesoon

Meaning

Respectful and courteous behavior toward others; politeness.

Good to know

noun class 7; abstract quality, praised in children.

Examples

  • Umwana arafise ikinyabupfura kininiya.The child has great politeness.
  • Tuzokwigisha abana ikinyabupfura kuva bakiri bato.We will teach children politeness from an early age.
  • Nta kinyabupfura aba afise mu mvugo yiwe.He has no politeness in his speech.
  • Ikinyabupfura kirangwa no kwubaha abakuru.Politeness is marked by respecting elders.

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