Kirundi
umutanguzi
Word parts: umu-tanguzi
oo-moo-tahn-GOO-zee
How to say it
Kirundiumutanguzioo-moo-tahn-GOO-zeesoon
Englishbeginnersoon
Frenchdébutantsoon
Meaning
A person who is just starting out in a task, skill, or activity; a founder or initiator.
Good to know
Class 1 noun; plural abatanguzi; from gutanguza, 'to begin, initiate'.
Examples
- Uyu mutanguzi w'ishirahamwe ni umuntu w'inkomezi.This founder of the association is a strong person.
- Turafasha abatanguzi mu bikorwa vyabo bishasha.We help beginners with their new activities.
- Nti bimwe bije vyoroshe ku mutanguzi.Not everything comes easy for a beginner.
- Umutanguzi azoshikiriza raporo mu kwezi gutaha.The founder will present a report next month.
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