Kirundi
impfubyi
eem-FOO-byee
How to say it
Kirundiimpfubyieem-FOO-byeesoon
Englishorphansoon
Frenchorphelinsoon
Meaning
A child who has lost one or both parents.
Good to know
noun class 9/10; variant of imfubyi.
Examples
- Impfubyi ziri mu kigo zirahabwa amashure ku buntu.The orphans at the center are given free schooling.
- Nzokwifatanya n'abandi mu gufasha impfubyi.I will join others in helping orphans.
- Ntawusiga impfubyi zidafise aho ziba.No one leaves orphans without a place to stay.
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