Kirundi
umuzezwa
Word parts: umu-zezwa
oo-moo-ZEZ-wah
How to say it
Kirundiumuzezwaoo-moo-ZEZ-wahsoon
Englishpubescent girlsoon
Frenchjeune fille pubèresoon
Meaning
a girl who has reached puberty and is regarded as becoming a woman.
Good to know
This term is used when talking about the transition from girlhood to womanhood.
Examples
- Umuzēzwa aritegura kwinjira mu buzima bw'abagore.The girl reaching puberty is preparing for womanhood.
- Umuzēzwa wacu arakunda kwiga.Our girl reaching puberty loves to study.
- Uyu ni umuzezwa mu muryango wacu.This is the young woman coming of age in our family.
- Ese uwo ni umuzezwa?Is she a young woman coming of age?
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