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Kirundi

umuvomyi

Word parts: umu-vomyi

oo-moo-VOH-myee

How to say it

Kirundiumuvomyioo-moo-VOH-myeesoon
Englishone who carries watersoon
Frenchporteur d'eausoon

Meaning

a person whose task is to fetch and carry water.

Good to know

one who carries water

Examples

  • Umuvomyi yagiye ku mugezi gutoma amazi.The water carrier went to the stream to fetch water.
  • Abavomyi bagenda kare kugira ngo bironke amazi meza.Water carriers go early to get clean water.
  • Umuvomyi yatwaye ibiganza vy'amazi ku mutwe.The water carrier balanced the jugs of water on her head.

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