umutamvyi
oo-moo-TAH-mvyee
How to say it
Kirundiumutamvyioo-moo-TAH-mvyeesoon
Englishdancersoon
Frenchdanseur, danseusesoon
Meaning
A person who dances, especially one who performs traditional dances with a troupe or on stage.
Good to know
Plural abatamvyi; from gutamba, to dance. Kinyarwanda says umubyinnyi.
Examples
- Uwo mutamvyi atamba neza cane.That dancer dances very well.
- Abatamvyi b'ingoma bashimishije abashitsi.The drum dancers delighted the guests.
- Umwana wanje ashaka kuba umutamvyi.My child wants to become a dancer.
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Forms
abatamvyi (plural of umutamvyi, dancer)
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