Kirundi
umugayo
Word parts: umu-gayo
oo-moo-GAH-yoh
How to say it
Kirundiumugayooo-moo-GAH-yohsoon
Englishblamesoon
Frenchblâmesoon
Meaning
criticism, blame, or scorn directed at someone.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imigayo.
Examples
- Yaronse umugayo mwinshi kubera ikosa ryiwe.He received much blame for his mistake.
- Ese ntiwatinya umugayo w'abandi?Don't you fear other people's scorn?
- Umugayo ntiwamubujije gukomeza.The scorn didn't stop him from continuing.
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