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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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