Kirundi
umusoza
Word parts: umu-soza
oo-moo-SOH-zah
How to say it
Kirundiumusozaoo-moo-SOH-zahsoon
Englishrowersoon
Frenchrameursoon
Meaning
a person who propels a boat using oars; a rower.
Good to know
plural abasoza.
Examples
- Umusoza yaratwaye ubwato kw'ikiyaga.The rower steered the boat across the lake.
- Ntawari afise umusoza wo gutwara ubwato.There was no rower to steer the boat.
- Abasoza bombi barakoreye hamwe mu kwambuka uruzi.Both rowers worked together to cross the river.
- Umusoza azoruhuka umaze urugendo rurerure.The rower will rest after a long journey.
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