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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