Kirundi
umuhamagazi
Word parts: umu-hamagazi
oo-moo-hah-mah-GAH-zee
How to say it
Kirundiumuhamagazioo-moo-hah-mah-GAH-zeesoon
Englishminor officialsoon
Frenchpetit fonctionnairesoon
Meaning
a person holding the lowest rank of authority in the traditional Burundian administrative hierarchy.
Good to know
lowest rank in traditional Burundian administration
Examples
- Umuhamagazi yakusanyije abaturage.The minor official gathered the residents.
- Ese umuhamagazi ashobora gufata ingingo?Can the minor official make a decision?
- Nta muhamagazi wari ku murwi.No minor official was at the meeting.
- Umuhamagazi azoshikiriza ubutumwa ku bakuru.The minor official will deliver the message to the leaders.
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