indimi

Kirundi

umunyamugamba

Word parts: umu-nyamugamba

oo-moo-nyah-moo-GAHM-bah

How to say it

Kirundiumunyamugambaoo-moo-nyah-moo-GAHM-bahsoon
Englishlocal personsoon
Frenchhabitant localsoon

Meaning

a person from a particular region of Burundi with strong local ties.

Good to know

This term is used to highlight someone's regional identity.

Examples

  • Umunyamugamba wo muri Bujumbura arakundwa cane.A person from Bujumbura is very loved.
  • Umunyamugamba arakora mu karere ke.The person from his region works in his area.
  • Umunyamugamba azi amateka y'ico gisagara.The local knows the history of that village.
  • Ese uwo munyamugamba ashobora kuduyobora?Can that local guide us?

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