Kirundi
umufarisayo
Word parts: umu-farisayo
oo-moo-fah-ree-SAH-yoh
How to say it
Kirundiumufarisayooo-moo-fah-ree-SAH-yohsoon
Englishphariseesoon
Frenchpharisiensoon
Meaning
a member of the ancient Jewish sect known for strict religious observance, a Pharisee.
Good to know
biblical/religious term; class 1/2, plural abafarisayo.
Examples
- Muri Bibiliya, umufarisayo yaganiriye na Yezu.In the Bible, a Pharisee spoke with Jesus.
- Abafarisayo bavuga ko bakurikiza amategeko.The Pharisees say they follow the law.
- Umufarisayo ntabwo yumvise ubutumwa bwa Yezu.The Pharisee did not understand Jesus's message.
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