Kirundi
marume
mah-ROO-meh
How to say it
Kirundimarumemah-ROO-mehsoon
Englishmaternal unclesoon
Frenchoncle maternelsoon
Meaning
the brother of one's mother.
Good to know
This word is used to refer to your maternal uncle.
Examples
- Mārume wanje arakundwa.My uncle is loved.
- Mārume arakora mu bucuru.My uncle works in business.
- Marume yaje kutureba.My maternal uncle came to see us.
- Ntabwo marume ari mu rugo none.My maternal uncle is not home today.
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