Kirundi
umushaba
Word parts: umu-shaba
oo-moo-SHAH-bah
How to say it
Kirundiumushabaoo-moo-SHAH-bahsoon
Englishheart, spiritsoon
Frenchcœur, espritsoon
Meaning
the inner emotional core of a person, associated with feelings and character.
Good to know
Used to express deep feelings or the essence of someone's character.
Examples
- Umushaba wanje uranezerwa.My heart is happy.
- Umushaba wabo urababaye.Their spirit is in pain.
- Umushaba wiwe waragowe n'urupfu rw'incuti.His heart was troubled by the death of a relative.
- Ese umushaba wawe uri mu mahoro?Is your heart at peace?
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