Kirundi
ubukuru
Word parts: ubu-kuru
oo-boo-KOO-roo
How to say it
Kirundiubukuruoo-boo-KOO-roosoon
Englishold agesoon
Frenchvieillesse, ancienneté, importancesoon
Meaning
old age, seniority, or importance in rank.
Good to know
old age, seniority, importance
Examples
- Ubukuru bwiwe bwaramuhaye iteka.His seniority earned him respect.
- Ntabwo ubukuru buhabwa buri wese.Not everyone is granted such seniority.
- Yabonye akazi kubera ubukuru bwiwe.He got the job because of his seniority.
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