umukukuruke
oo-moo-koo-koo-ROO-keh
How to say it
Kirundiumukukurukeoo-moo-koo-koo-ROO-kehsoon
Englishretired person, veteransoon
Frenchretraité, ancien combattantsoon
Meaning
A person who has retired from long service, especially from the army or a public job.
Good to know
Plural abakukuruke. Often with the service named: umukukuruke w'igisirikare, an army veteran.
Examples
- Sogokuru ni umukukuruke w'igisirikare.My grandfather is an army veteran.
- Abakukuruke bateraniye i Gitega ejo.The retirees gathered in Gitega yesterday.
Forms
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