Kirundi
umuherezi
Word parts: umu-herezi
oo-moo-heh-REH-zee
How to say it
Kirundiumuherezioo-moo-heh-REH-zeesoon
Englishpriestsoon
Frenchprêtresoon
Meaning
a person ordained to perform religious rites, a priest.
Good to know
class 1/2, plural abaherezi.
Examples
- Umuherezi yatambitse imisa.The priest celebrated the mass.
- Ese uyu muherezi akorera muri kaparuwa iyihe?Which parish does this priest serve in?
- Abaherezi benshi biga kaminuza.Many priests study at university.
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