Kirundi
umubo
Word parts: umu-bo
oo-MOO-boh
How to say it
Kirundiumubooo-MOO-bohsoon
Englishlocal personsoon
Frenchhabitant localsoon
Meaning
a person from a particular region of Burundi, especially one closely tied to that area.
Good to know
You can use this word when referring to someone belonging to a certain locality.
Examples
- Umubo avuka i Bujumbura.A person from Bujumbura is born there.
- Umubo arakunda igihugu cye.A person loves their country.
- Ni umubo w'i Kirundo.He's a local from Kirundo.
- Uri umubo w'aha koko?Are you really a local here?
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