umurage

How to say it

Meaning

property, tradition, or values passed down from previous generations; an inheritance or legacy.

Good to know

class 3/4 noun; plural imirage.

Examples

• Uwo murima ni umurage w'ababyeyi banje.That field is my parents' legacy.
• Twagomba kubungabunga umurage w'igihugu cacu.We must preserve our country's heritage.
• Ntabwo yahawe umurage n'umuvyeyi wiwe.He wasn't given an inheritance by his parent.
• Umurage w'ubwenge burarushiriza akayabo.The legacy of wisdom is worth more than gold.

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