Kirundi
umukambwe
Word parts: umu-kambwe
oo-moo-KAHM-bweh
How to say it
Kirundiumukambweoo-moo-KAHM-bwehsoon
Englishelderly man, veteransoon
Frenchvieil homme, vétéransoon
Meaning
An elderly man or veteran, spoken of with respect.
Good to know
respectful register.
Examples
- Uyu mukambwe azi amateka menshi y'igihugu.This elderly man knows much of the country's history.
- Twubaha abakambwe bacu b'intambara.We respect our war veterans.
- Nta bakambwe benshi basigaye mu gace kacu.There aren't many elderly people left in our area.
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