Kirundi
umugani
Word parts: umu-gani
oo-moo-GAH-nee
How to say it
Kirundiumuganioo-moo-GAH-neesoon
Englishproverbsoon
Frenchproverbe, parabolesoon
Meaning
a traditional saying, proverb, or story told to teach a lesson.
Good to know
from kuganira 'to converse'; class 3/4, plural imigani.
Examples
- Sekuru yaduciye umugani mwiza.Grandfather told us a good proverb.
- Uyu mugani ufise inyigisho nyinshi.This tale has many lessons.
- Ese uzi umugani w'inzoka n'imbeba?Do you know the tale of the snake and the mouse?
- Imigani yacu iravugwa mu miryango.Our proverbs are told within families.
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