Kirundi
kuramukira
Word parts: ku-ramukira
koo-rah-moo-KEE-rah
How to say it
Kirundikuramukirakoo-rah-moo-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto get upsoon
Frenchse leversoon
Meaning
to pay someone, especially a person of authority, a respectful morning greeting or visit.
Good to know
to get up, for, to greet authorities
Examples
- Abanyagihugu bararamukira umukuru w'umurenge.The residents pay their respects to the local chief.
- Ntaramukira ababa kure kubera ingendo.He doesn't pay morning visits to those far away because of the travel.
- Ese waramukiye umwigisha wawe uyu musi?Did you greet your teacher this morning?
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