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Kirundi

sogokuru

soh-goh-KOO-roo

How to say it

Kirundisogokurusoh-goh-KOO-roosoon
Englishgrandfathersoon
Frenchgrand-pèresoon

Meaning

the father of one's father or mother; grandfather.

Good to know

Your own grandfather — the 'my' is built in, like Data and Mama.

Examples

  • Sogokuru arakunda icayi.My grandfather loves tea.
  • Nyokuru arakunda amata.My grandmother loves milk.
  • Sogokuru yaduhaye impano.Grandfather gave us a gift.
  • Sogokuru ari mu murima none?Is grandfather in the field today?

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