Kirundi
umupfu
Word parts: umu-pfu
oo-MOO-pfoo
How to say it
Kirundiumupfuoo-MOO-pfoosoon
Englishdead personsoon
Frenchdéfuntsoon
Meaning
a person who has died.
Good to know
This term is used to refer to someone who has passed away.
Examples
- Umupfu yitwa Jean.The dead person is named Jean.
- Umupfu arakumburwa.The dead person is missed.
- Umupfu yashinguwe mu gitondo.The dead person was buried in the morning.
- Ese umupfu ni uwo muryango uwuhe?Which family does the dead person belong to?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.