Kirundi
imfura
eem-FOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundiimfuraeem-FOO-rahsoon
Englishfirst-born childsoon
Frenchenfant premier-nésoon
Meaning
the first child born to a couple, often given special status in the family.
Good to know
This term is used when referring to the eldest child in a family.
Examples
- Imfura yanje ni mwiza.My first-born child is beautiful.
- Imfura irakora cane.The first-born works hard.
- Imfura y'urugo ifise inshingano zihariye.The family's first-born has special responsibilities.
- Uri imfura mu muryango wanyu?Are you the first-born in your family?
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