Kirundi
umuteramyi
Word parts: umu-teramyi
oo-moo-teh-RAH-myee
How to say it
Kirundiumuteramyioo-moo-teh-RAH-myeesoon
Englishwatchmansoon
Frenchveilleursoon
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially at night, to guard a place.
Good to know
watchman
Examples
- Umuteramyi yaraye ariko ashinzwe kuraba urugo.The watchman stayed awake guarding the compound.
- Twaronse umuteramyi mushasha w'iduka.We got a new watchman for the shop.
- Umuteramyi yavyutse igihe yumvise urusaku.The watchman woke up when he heard the noise.
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