Kirundi
umusaza
Word parts: umu-saza
oo-moo-SAH-zah
How to say it
Kirundiumusazaoo-moo-SAH-zahsoon
Englishold mansoon
Frenchvieil hommesoon
Meaning
a man who has reached old age.
Good to know
This term is used to refer to an elderly male.
Examples
- Umusāza arakunda umuryango.The old man loves the family.
- Umusāza aba mu nzu y'ubukire.The old man lives in a rich house.
- Umusaza yicaye imbere y'inzu asubiramwo inkuru za kera.The old man sits in front of the house retelling old stories.
- Ese umusaza akiriko aragenda neza?Can the old man still walk well?
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