Kirundi
umujanama
Word parts: umu-janama
oo-moo-jah-NAH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiumujanamaoo-moo-jah-NAH-mahsoon
Englishelder, stewardsoon
Frenchaîné, intendantsoon
Meaning
an older, respected person who advises and looks after the affairs of the community.
Good to know
You might refer to a respected leader in your village as umujanāma.
Examples
- Umujanāma wacu aradufasha mu bikorwa vyacu.Our elder helps us with our activities.
- Umujanāma afise uburambe bwinshi mu mibereho.The elder has a lot of experience in life.
- Umujanama yatanze inama nziza ku basore.The elder gave good advice to the young men.
- Ese umujanama azoza mu nama y'umuryango?Will the elder come to the family meeting?
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