Kirundi
umugwaneza
Word parts: umu-gwaneza
oo-moo-gwah-NEH-zah
How to say it
Kirundiumugwanezaoo-moo-gwah-NEH-zahsoon
Englishgentle personsoon
Frenchpersonne doucesoon
Meaning
a person who is calm, modest, and kind-hearted in manner.
Good to know
Used to describe someone who is meek in nature.
Examples
- Umugwanēza arakundwa n'abandi.A meek person is loved by others.
- Ndi umugwanēza, sinshaka intambara.I am meek; I do not want conflicts.
- Umugwaneza ntiyigera arakara vuba.A gentle person doesn't get angry quickly.
- Ese uwo mugwaneza ni umwe mu bavukana?Is that gentle person one of your siblings?
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