Kirundi
umutoni
Word parts: umu-toni
oo-moo-TOH-nee
How to say it
Kirundiumutonioo-moo-TOH-neesoon
Englishfavoritesoon
Frenchfavorisoon
Meaning
someone's favorite person, especially a favored child or pupil.
Good to know
from gutona, 'to favor' — often used of a parent's or teacher's favorite.
Examples
- Uyu ni umutoni wa data.This one is dad's favorite.
- Umwarimu afise umutoni mu bana biga.The teacher has a favorite among the students.
- Ntukagire umutoni hagati y'abana bawe.Don't have a favorite among your children.
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