Kirundi
umujenama
Word parts: umu-jenama
oo-moo-jeh-NAH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiumujenamaoo-moo-jeh-NAH-mahsoon
Englishsteward, eldersoon
Frenchintendant, aînésoon
Meaning
a variant term for umujanama, a respected person who provides guidance and leadership.
Good to know
In many families, the umujēnāma is the one who makes important decisions.
Examples
- Umujēnāma w'ishengero yatanze inama nziza.The elder of the church gave good advice.
- Umujēnāma akwiye gufasha abato kumenya ivyo bategerezwa gukora.The elder should help the youth know what they need to do.
- Umujenama yaramaze imyaka myinshi arongora umuryango.The steward has spent many years leading the family.
- Ese uwo mujenama akorana n'umuganwa?Does that steward work with the chief?
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