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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