Kirundi
umurwayi
Word parts: umu-rwayi
oo-moo-RWAH-yee
How to say it
Kirundiumurwayioo-moo-RWAH-yeesoon
Englishpatientsoon
Frenchmaladesoon
Meaning
a person who is ill or receiving medical treatment.
Good to know
Used to refer to a person currently facing health issues.
Examples
- Umurwāyi yagiye kwa muganga.The sick person went to the doctor.
- Umurwāyi arababara cane.The sick person is in a lot of pain.
- Umurwayi aravurwa ku bitaro.The patient is being treated at the hospital.
- Ese umurwayi arasanzwe?Is the patient doing better?
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