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?