Kirundi
umushibamyi
Word parts: umu-shibamyi
oo-moo-shee-bah-MYEE
How to say it
Kirundiumushibamyioo-moo-shee-bah-MYEEsoon
Englishone who stands erectsoon
Frenchcelui qui se tient debout, en gardesoon
Meaning
a person who stands upright and alert, as if on guard.
Good to know
one who stands erect, on guard
Examples
- Umushibamyi yaricaye imbere y'ingoro ijoro ryose.The sentinel stood in front of the palace all night.
- Ntawushobora kunyuramwo ata bwo umushibamyi abizi.No one can pass without the sentinel knowing.
- Abashibamyi bararindiye umuryango mukuru.The sentinels guarded the main gate.
- Umushibamyi azoza ku kazi ejo saa sita.The sentinel will come to duty tomorrow at noon.
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