umusuku

How to say it

Meaning

a person who serves in someone's household, or a government minister.

Good to know

the household-servant and government-minister senses share the same root, 'one who serves' — context tells them apart.

Examples

• Umusuku yatunganije imbere y'aho abashitsi bagera.The servant tidied up before the guests arrived.
• Umusuku w'intwaro yashikirije icigwa mu nama.The minister of defense gave a report at the meeting.
• Ntawumenya ko ari umusuku, kuko akorana ubwitonzi.No one can tell he's a servant, because he works so discreetly.
• Abasuku bake ni bo basigaye kuri uyu murimo.Only a few servants remain at this job.

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