Kirundi
umureshi
Word parts: umu-reshi
oo-moo-REH-shee
How to say it
Kirundiumureshioo-moo-REH-sheesoon
Englishgo-between in arranging a marriagesoon
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Meaning
a person who acts as an intermediary in arranging a marriage.
Good to know
plural abareshi.
Examples
- Umureshi yaje kuvugana n'ababyeyi b'umukobwa.The go-between came to speak with the girl's parents.
- Ntawuronka umureshi mwiza muri iki gihe.It's hard to find a good marriage go-between these days.
- Abareshi barashinzwe gutunganya ibiganiro by'ubukwe.Go-betweens are responsible for arranging the wedding discussions.
- Umureshi azogaruka ejo ashira ijambo.The go-between will return tomorrow to conclude the matter.
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