umutambukanyi
oo-moo-tah-mboo-KAH-nyee
How to say it
Kirundiumutambukanyioo-moo-tah-mboo-KAH-nyee
Englishspouse, partner (husband or wife)
Frenchconjoint, époux, épouse
Meaning
The person someone is married to, husband or wife; the formal and respectful word, used for instance for the president's wife.
Good to know
Plural abatambukanyi; umutambukanyi w'umukuru w'igihugu is the first lady. Everyday speech also says umugabo (husband) and umugore or umukenyezi (wife).
Examples
- Yaje ari kumwe n'umutambukanyi wiwe.He came together with his wife.
- Uwo mutegetsi n'umutambukanyi wiwe bagendeye ivuriro.That official and his wife visited the clinic.
- Abatambukanyi bakwiye kwubahana no gufashanya.Spouses should respect and help each other.
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