umuvyeyi

How to say it

Meaning

a father or mother; a person who has given birth to or raises a child.

Good to know

Plural ababyeyi; from kuvyara, 'to give birth.'.

Examples

• Sogokuru arakunda icayi.My grandfather loves tea.
• Umuvyeyi wanje arankunda cane.My parent loves me very much.
• Ese ababyeyi bawe bahari?Are your parents here?
• Si umuvyeyi wanje, ni sengi.She is not my parent, she is my aunt.

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