Kirundi
umuvugizi
Word parts: umu-vugizi
oo-moo-voo-GEE-zee
How to say it
Kirundiumuvugizioo-moo-voo-GEE-zeesoon
Englishspokespersonsoon
Frenchporte-parolesoon
Meaning
A person who speaks officially on behalf of others, such as a group, organization, or government.
Good to know
Class 1 noun; plural abavugizi; from kuvuga, 'to speak'.
Examples
- Umuvugizi w'ishirahamwe yashikirije itangazo.The spokesperson of the organization delivered a statement.
- Turipfuza kuganira n'umuvugizi wanyu.We would like to speak with your spokesperson.
- Nti umuvugizi yashoboye kwishura ikibazo cose.The spokesperson could not answer every question.
- Umuvugizi azotangaza ivyavuye mu nama ejo.The spokesperson will announce the meeting's outcome tomorrow.
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