Kirundi
umuhimbiri
Word parts: umu-himbiri
oo-moo-hee-MBEE-ree
How to say it
Kirundiumuhimbirioo-moo-hee-MBEE-reesoon
Englishurchinsoon
Frenchgamin, enfant des ruessoon
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child living on the streets.
Good to know
class 1/2, plural abahimbiri; derogatory in tone.
Examples
- Umuhimbiri yasabirije ku muhanda.The street child begged on the road.
- Ese hari abahimbiri benshi mu gisagara?Are there many street children in the city?
- Umuhimbiri ntiyari afise abamwitaho.The street child had no one to care for him.
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