Kirundi
ikirarashamba
Word parts: iki-rarashamba
ee-kee-rah-rah-SHAHM-bah
How to say it
Kirundiikirarashambaee-kee-rah-rah-SHAHM-bahsoon
Englishlonersoon
Frenchsolitairesoon
Meaning
a person who prefers to be alone rather than in company.
Good to know
class 7/8 noun; describes someone who avoids company and is often seen as antisocial.
Examples
- Uwo musore ni ikirarashamba, ntiyishimira imikino y'abandi.That young man is a loner, he doesn't enjoy others' games.
- Ni ikirarashamba nyabaki?Why is he such a loner?
- Ntabwo ari ikirarashamba, akunda kuba na bagenzi be.He is not a loner, he likes being with his friends.
- Uzoba ikirarashamba nimba udatera imbere kuvugana n'abandi.You will become a loner if you don't try talking to others.
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