umutamakazi

How to say it

Meaning

an elderly woman, often respected for her wisdom and life experience.

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Used affectionately to refer to elderly women.

Examples

• Umutāmakazi aradufasha mu bintu byinshi.An old woman helps us with many things.
• Tugomba kumenya neza umutāmakazi wacu.We must take good care of our old woman.
• Umutamakazi yaranyibukije inkuru za kera.The old woman reminded me of old stories.
• Ese uwo mutamakazi ni nyoko wa nyoko?Is that old woman your grandmother?

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