Kirundi
umusanzi
Word parts: umu-sanzi
oo-moo-SAHN-zee
How to say it
Kirundiumusanzioo-moo-SAHN-zeesoon
Englishwatchmansoon
Frenchveilleursoon
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially during the day.
Good to know
plural abasanzi.
Examples
- Umusanzi yicaye ku muryango umutaga wose.The daytime watchman sat at the gate all afternoon.
- Ntawinjira mu bwato ata bwo umusanzi abizi.No one boards without the watchman knowing.
- Abasanzi bahemberwa munsi y'abarinzi b'ijoro.Daytime watchmen are paid less than night guards.
- Umusanzi azoza kare cane ejo.The watchman will come very early tomorrow.
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