Kirundi
umutungwa
Word parts: umu-tungwa
oo-moo-TOON-gwah
How to say it
Kirundiumutungwaoo-moo-TOON-gwahsoon
Englishhonored personsoon
Frenchpersonne honoréesoon
Meaning
a person who is honored or held in esteem, often for notable achievements or status.
Good to know
Used to celebrate someone for their contributions or leadership.
Examples
- Umutūngwa wacu yatangiye umushinga mwiza.Our honored person has started a great initiative.
- Tugomba kwubaha umutūngwa mu muryango wacu.We must honor the honored person in our family.
- Uyu ni umutungwa mu gihugu cacu.This is an honored person in our country.
- Ese uwo ni umutungwa mu muryango wanyu?Is he an honored person in your family?
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