Kirundi
umuzimbura
Word parts: umu-zimbura
oo-moo-zeem-BOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundiumuzimburaoo-moo-zeem-BOO-rahsoon
Englishclan membersoon
Frenchmembre du clansoon
Meaning
a member of the Abazimbura, a Burundian lineage traditionally associated with royal drumming.
Good to know
A historical and cultural term tied to the royal drum, the Karyenda.
Examples
- Uyu ni umuzimbura wo mu muryango w'abami.He is a member of the royal drumming lineage.
- Ese abazimbura baracariho?Do members of that lineage still exist?
- Si umuzimbura, ni umukozi w'ibwami gusa.He is not a royal drummer, he is just a palace worker.
- Abazimbura bazokuba ku muganuro.The royal drummers will perform at the harvest festival.
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