Kirundi
umukecuru
Word parts: umu-kecuru
oo-moo-keh-CHOO-roo
How to say it
Kirundiumukecuruoo-moo-keh-CHOO-roosoon
Englishold womansoon
Frenchvieille femmesoon
Meaning
an old woman, or a widow; a somewhat informal term.
Good to know
class 1/2, plural abakecuru; can be used affectionately by grandchildren, not fully respectful otherwise.
Examples
- Umukecuru yicaye imbere y'inzu.The old woman sat in front of the house.
- Ese umukecuru wanyu aracari muzima?Is your grandmother still well?
- Abakecuru benshi baba mu cibare.Many old women live in the countryside.
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