Kirundi
umuzimu
Word parts: umu-zimu
oo-moo-ZEE-moo
How to say it
Kirundiumuzimuoo-moo-ZEE-moosoon
Englishspiritsoon
Frenchesprit, fantômesoon
Meaning
a spirit or ghost, especially of a deceased person.
Good to know
spirit, ghost
Examples
- Bavuga ko iyo nzu ifise umuzimu.They say that house has a ghost.
- Umuzimu w'ababyeyi bacu uraduhagarikira.The spirit of our ancestors watches over us.
- Ntawugira ubwoba bw'imizimu?Doesn't anyone fear spirits?
- Yaravuze ko yarose umuzimu w'umuvyeyi wiwe.He said he dreamed of his parent's spirit.
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