Kirundi
kudundega
Word parts: ku-dundega
koo-doo-NDEH-gah
How to say it
Kirundikudundegakoo-doo-NDEH-gahsoon
Englishto be still alivesoon
Frenchêtre encore en vie, se porter biensoon
Meaning
to still be alive and well, especially said of an elderly person.
Good to know
to be still alive; to be well (often used of old people)
Examples
- Sogokuru aradundega, akiri mu buzima bwiza.My grandfather is still alive and well.
- Ntidundega neza, ararwaye.He is not doing well, he is sick.
- Ese sogokuruza wawe aradundega?Is your great-grandfather still alive?
- Azodundega igihe kirekire nimba yitwararitse.He will live on well for a long time if he takes care of himself.
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