Kirundi
umushi
Word parts: umu-shi
oo-MOO-shee
How to say it
Kirundiumushioo-MOO-sheesoon
Englishperson from Zairesoon
Frenchpersonne du Zaïresoon
Meaning
A member of an ethnic group from Zaire (present-day DR Congo).
Good to know
ethnic/regional term.
Examples
- Uwo mudandaza ni umushi avuye i Uvira.That trader is a Zairian who came from Uvira.
- Nta bashi benshi baba mu gace kacu ubu.There aren't many Zairians living in our area now.
- Tuzokorana n'abashi bo hakurya ya Tanganyika mu bucuruzi.We will trade with Zairians from across Lake Tanganyika.
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