umutwara

How to say it

Meaning

a person who leads, directs, or drives — a boss, a vehicle driver, or a pilot.

Good to know

from gutwara, 'to carry/lead/drive' — context tells whether it means a leader or a vehicle operator.

Examples

• Umutwara w'imodoka yaratwaye neza mu nzira ngoranye.The driver drove well on the winding road.
• Umutwara w'iki gisata yasavye impuguzi.The head of this department asked for support.
• Umutwara w'indege yavuze ku bagenzi ko bicara neza.The pilot told the passengers to sit properly.
• Ntawundi twemeye kuba umutwara wacu atari uyu.We accepted no other leader but this one.

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