Kirundi
umutwaro
Word parts: umu-twaro
oo-moo-TWAH-ro
How to say it
Kirundiumutwarooo-moo-TWAH-rosoon
Englishburdensoon
Frenchfardeau, chargesoon
Meaning
a heavy load that is carried; also, a heavy responsibility.
Good to know
also used figuratively for a burden of responsibility or worry.
Examples
- Umutwaro w'ibiribwa waramuremesheje umugongo.The load of food weighed heavily on his back.
- Kuronka abana ni umutwaro mukuru.Raising children is a great responsibility.
- Twagabuye umutwaro hagati yacu.We shared the burden between us.
- Ntugire umutwaro wo kwiganyira wenyene.Don't carry the burden of worry alone.
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