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Kirundi

umwaka

Word parts: umw-aka

oom-WAH-kah

How to say it

Kirundiumwakaoom-WAH-kahsoon
Englishyearsoon
Frenchannéesoon

Meaning

a period of twelve months, used to measure time or age.

Good to know

Plural imyaka; also used for age, as in imyaka y'amavuko, 'years of age.'.

Examples

  • Ndashaka isaha.I want a watch.
  • Uyu mwaka ni mwiza.This year is good.
  • Ese ufise imyaka ingahe?How many years old are you?
  • Uyu mwaka ntiwoba mubi.This year will not be bad.

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