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?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.