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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