Kirundi
umutekano
Word parts: umu-tekano
oo-moo-teh-KAH-no
How to say it
Kirundiumutekanooo-moo-teh-KAH-nosoon
Englishsecurity, safetysoon
Frenchsécuritésoon
Meaning
the state of being safe from danger, threat, or disorder.
Good to know
used both for personal safety and for public or national security.
Examples
- Umutekano muri iki gisagara uraryoshe none.Security in this town is good today.
- Abapolisi barinda umutekano w'abaturage.Police protect the security of the citizens.
- Ntawuhava akaba yizigiye umutekano wiwe hano.No one leaves here feeling their safety is guaranteed.
- Tuzokwongera umutekano ku muhango.We will increase security at the ceremony.
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