Kirundi
umushaha
Word parts: umu-shaha
oo-moo-SHAH-hah
How to say it
Kirundiumushahaoo-moo-SHAH-hahsoon
Englishspirit, essencesoon
Frenchesprit, essencesoon
Meaning
the inner spirit or essential character of a person.
Good to know
Used in discussions about a person's nature or soul.
Examples
- Umushaha wanje urakomeye.My spirit is strong.
- Umushaha wabo urakunda cane.Their spirit is very loving.
- Umushaha wiwe uragaragaza umuntu w'ubwitonzi.His spirit reveals a person of patience.
- Ese umushaha w'uyu mwana uragaragara neza?Is this child's spirit clearly visible?
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