Kirundi
imfubyi
eem-FOO-byee
How to say it
Kirundiimfubyieem-FOO-byeesoon
Englishorphansoon
Frenchorphelinsoon
Meaning
A child who has lost one or both parents.
Good to know
noun class 9/10.
Examples
- Imfubyi zirakoreshwa n'umuryango w'abaturage.The orphans are cared for by the community.
- Nzokwitaho imfubyi zo mu gisagara canje.I will look after the orphans of my neighborhood.
- Ntawusiga imfubyi zidafise ivyo kurya.No one leaves orphans without food.
- Imfubyi zirakura ku bufasha bw'abaturage.Orphans grow up with the community's help.
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