Kirundi
imfuvyi
eem-FOO-vyee
How to say it
Kirundiimfuvyieem-FOO-vyeesoon
Englishorphansoon
Frenchorphelinsoon
Meaning
a child who has lost one or both parents.
Good to know
This word is often used in discussions about child welfare.
Examples
- Imfūvyi ikeneye ubufasha.The orphan needs help.
- Hari imfūvyi nyinshi mu kigo.There are many orphans in the center.
- Uwo mwana ni imfuvyi, yatakaje ababyeyi bombi.That child is an orphan, he lost both parents.
- Hari imfuvyi nyinshi zikenera ubufasha.There are many orphans who need help.
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