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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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