Kirundi
umushikirwa
Word parts: umu-shikirwa
oo-moo-shee-KEE-rwah
How to say it
Kirundiumushikirwaoo-moo-shee-KEE-rwahsoon
Englishsuperintendentsoon
Frenchsurintendantsoon
Meaning
a person who oversees or supervises an organization or department; a superintendent.
Good to know
plural abashikirwa.
Examples
- Umushikirwa w'ishure yavuze ku bushobozi bw'abanyeshure.The superintendent of the school spoke about the students' abilities.
- Ntawuzi neza ivyo umushikirwa akora.No one really knows what the superintendent does.
- Abashikirwa bahuriye kuraba ivyagezweho.Superintendents met to review progress.
- Umushikirwa azogenzura akazi ejo.The superintendent will inspect the work tomorrow.
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