Kirundi
umuforoma
Word parts: umu-foroma
oo-moo-foh-ROH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiumuforomaoo-moo-foh-ROH-mahsoon
Englishmedical nursesoon
Frenchinfirmiersoon
Meaning
a male nurse who provides medical care.
Good to know
class 1/2, plural abaforoma; from French 'infirmier'.
Examples
- Umuvandimwe wanje ni umuforoma.My brother is a nurse.
- Umuforoma yampaye imiti.The nurse gave me medicine.
- Ese uri umuforoma cyangwa umuganga?Are you a nurse or a doctor?
- Abaforoma bakora amasaha maremare.Nurses work long hours.
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