indimi

Kirundi

kwimikwa

Word parts: kw-imikwa

kwee-MEEK-wah

How to say it

Kirundikwimikwakwee-MEEK-wahsoon
Englishto be enthronedsoon
Frenchêtre intronisésoon

Meaning

to be made king or formally installed in a position of royal authority.

Good to know

This term is often used in discussions about leadership and monarchy.

Examples

  • Yamaze kwīmikwa nk'umwami w'igihugu.He has been made king of the country.
  • Kwīmikwa ni igikorwa c'ingenzi mu muco wacu.Being enthroned is an important event in our culture.
  • Umwami mushasha ashobora kwimikwa mu kwezi gutaha.The new king may be enthroned next month.
  • Ese uwo mwami yimitswe hehe?Where was that king enthroned?

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