Kirundi
impwemu
eem-PWEH-moo
How to say it
Kirundiimpwemueem-PWEH-moosoon
Englishbreathsoon
Frenchsoufflesoon
Meaning
breath, or by extension the spirit or life-force within a person.
Good to know
related to Umwuka Mweranda, the Holy Spirit, in Christian usage.
Examples
- Yahumetse impwemu ndende imbere yo kuvuga.He took a deep breath before speaking.
- Impwemu yiwe yaramuvuyemwo.His breath left him; he died.
- Turasenga tuzuzwe n'Impwemu.We pray filled with the Spirit.
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