nyakubahwa

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Meaning

A title of respect placed before the name or post of a high official, or used alone to address them, like 'His Excellency'.

Good to know

Placed before the name or the title: Nyakubahwa Umukuru w'igihugu, His Excellency the President. Used alone to address someone important: Nyakubahwa, ndabashimiye.

Examples

• Nyakubahwa Umukuru w'igihugu yaganiriye n'abanyagihugu.His Excellency the President talked with the citizens.
• Ndabashimiye, Nyakubahwa, ku bw'iyi ngabirano.Thank you, Excellency, for this gift.
• Nyakubahwa umushikiranganji yitavye inama.The Honorable minister attended the meeting.

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