Kirundi
umufasha
Word parts: umu-fasha
oo-moo-FAH-shah
How to say it
Kirundiumufashaoo-moo-FAH-shahsoon
Englishhelpersoon
Frenchaidesoon
Meaning
a person who assists or supports someone, a helper or assistant.
Good to know
class 1/2, plural abafasha; commonly used for a spouse ('umufasha wanje' = my helpmate) or a work assistant.
Examples
- Umugore ni umufasha w'umugabo.The wife is the husband's helpmate.
- Ndakeneye umufasha mu kazi kanje.I need a helper in my work.
- Ese uzoba umufasha wanje?Will you be my helper?
- Abafasha benshi baradukoreye.Many helpers have worked for us.
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