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nyenevyo

nyeh-NEH-vyoh

How to say it

Kirundinyenevyonyeh-NEH-vyoh
Frenchle propriétaire

Meaning

The person to whom the things in question belong, their owner; used in law and in everyday talk.

Good to know

Built from nyene, owner, and vyo, of them (things); it changes with what is owned, as in nyeneyo. Kinyarwanda says nyirabyo.

Examples

  • Isakoshi yatowe yasubijwe nyenevyo.The bag that was found was returned to its owner.
  • Ntukoreshe ibikoresho utabanje gusaba nyenevyo.Do not use the tools without first asking the owner.

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