Kirundi
ukundwa
oo-KOON-dwah
How to say it
Kirundiukundwaoo-KOON-dwahsoon
Englishdear, belovedsoon
Frenchcher, bien-aimésoon
Meaning
Dear or beloved; a term of affection for someone cherished.
Good to know
term of endearment.
Examples
- Uyu ni umwana wanje ukundwa.This is my beloved child.
- Ukundwa wanje, ndagukunda cane.My dear one, I love you very much.
- Nti bamwita ukundwa ku busa.They don't call him 'beloved' for nothing.
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