Kirundi
umuhinga
Word parts: umu-hinga
oo-moo-HEEN-gah
How to say it
Kirundiumuhingaoo-moo-HEEN-gahsoon
Englishmaster craftsmansoon
Frenchmaître artisansoon
Meaning
a person who has mastered a particular craft or art through skill and experience.
Good to know
Used to praise someone for their expertise or talent.
Examples
- Umuhīnga wacu akora ibikoresho vyiza.Our master craftsman makes excellent tools.
- Nkeneye inama z'umuhīnga muri uyu mwuga.I need advice from a master in this profession.
- Umuhinga yubatse iyo nzu ubwenge bwinshi.The master craftsman built that house with great skill.
- Ese uwo muhinga yize ubwubatsi hehe?Where did that craftsman learn building?
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