Kirundi
ubute
Word parts: ubu-te
oo-BOO-teh
How to say it
Kirundiubuteoo-BOO-tehsoon
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Meaning
indifference, negligence, or laziness.
Good to know
indifference, negligence, laziness gu-te none What's up? How is it? (informal greeting among friends)
Examples
- Ubute bwiwe bwaramutumye ahomba akazi.His negligence cost him his job.
- Ntawukunda ubute mu kazi.No one likes negligence at work.
- Kuki ufise ubute bungana ubu?Why are you so indifferent?
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