Kirundi
umunyuka
Word parts: umu-nyuka
oo-moo-NYOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiumunyukaoo-moo-NYOO-kahsoon
Englishclan membersoon
Frenchmembre du clansoon
Meaning
a member of the Abanyuka clan, traditionally associated with drumming.
Good to know
member of the Abanyuka lineage of drummers
Examples
- Umunyuka yigishijwe gucuruza ingoma n'abakurambere.The clan member was taught to play the drums by the elders.
- Ese abanyuka bagira uruhara mu migenzo y'ingoma?Do Abanyuka members take part in drumming ceremonies?
- Uwo si umunyuka, akomoka mu bundi bwoko.That one is not Abanyuka, he comes from another lineage.
- Umunyuka azokina ingoma mw'ibirori bikurikira.The clan member will play the drums at the next celebration.
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