Kirundi
umuganwa
Word parts: umu-ganwa
oo-moo-GAHN-wah
How to say it
Kirundiumuganwaoo-moo-GAHN-wahsoon
Englishprince, chiefsoon
Frenchprince, chefsoon
Meaning
a member of the royal or noble lineage who holds authority over a community.
Good to know
Used to address or refer to someone of high status or authority.
Examples
- Umuganwa arakora ibikomeye mu gihugu.The chief does great things for the country.
- Twese tugomba kumvira umuganwa wacu.We all must obey our chief.
- Umuganwa yaganiriye n'abaturage.The chief spoke with the residents.
- Ese uyu muganwa akomoka ku muryango uwuhe?Which family does this prince come from?
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