Kirundi
umushingamateka
Word parts: umu-shingamateka
oo-moo-sheen-gah-mah-TEH-kah
How to say it
Kirundiumushingamatekaoo-moo-sheen-gah-mah-TEH-kahsoon
Englishlegislatorsoon
Frenchlégislateursoon
Meaning
a member of a legislative body who makes laws; a legislator.
Good to know
literally 'one who sets down laws'; plural abashingamateka.
Examples
- Umushingamateka yashikirije igitigiri ku nteko.The legislator presented the bill to the parliament.
- Ese uwo munsi umushingamateka yaravuze iki?What did the legislator say that day?
- Abashingamateka bombi barahiganwa mu matora.Both legislators are competing in the elections.
- Umushingamateka azoza guhagarara ku matora.The legislator will run in the elections.
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