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Kirundi

kumva

Word parts: ku-mva

KOOM-vah

How to say it

KirundikumvaKOOM-vahsoon
Englishto hearsoon
Frenchentendre, comprendresoon

Meaning

To perceive with the ears, or by extension to understand, feel, taste, or smell.

Good to know

to hear

Examples

  • Umwana arumva induru za nyina.The child hears his mother's cries.
  • Simvye ico yavuze.I did not hear what he said.
  • Tuzomva amakuru ku mugoroba.We will hear the news in the evening.
  • Ntumva ubusa nawe.You don't understand anything either.

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