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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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