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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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