indimi

Kirundi

ubusambanyi

Word parts: ubu-sambanyi

oo-boo-sahm-BAH-nyee

How to say it

Kirundiubusambanyioo-boo-sahm-BAH-nyeesoon
Englishadulterysoon
Frenchadultèresoon

Meaning

sexual relations by a married person with someone other than their spouse; adultery.

Good to know

A morally and legally loaded term; treated seriously in Kirundi social and religious speech.

Examples

  • Ubusambanyi ni icaha gikomeye.Adultery is a serious sin.
  • Kubera iki ubusambanyi buzana ingorane?Why does adultery cause problems?
  • Ntabwo yigeze akora ubusambanyi.He never committed adultery.
  • Amategeko arahana ubusambanyi.The law punishes adultery.

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