Kirundi
umumenyi
Word parts: umu-menyi
oo-moo-MEH-nyee
How to say it
Kirundiumumenyioo-moo-MEH-nyeesoon
Englishscholarsoon
Frenchéruditsoon
Meaning
a person recognized for their broad knowledge and learning.
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Used to refer to someone well-versed in a subject or field.
Examples
- Umumenyi arakora ubushakashatsi ku buhinga.The scholar conducts research on agriculture.
- Nkeneye kumenya byinshi ku mwuga w'umumenyi.I want to learn more about the field of the scholar.
- Umumenyi yigishije abantu benshi.The scholar has taught many people.
- Ese uwo mumenyi yize kuri kaminuza iyihe?Which university did that scholar study at?
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