Kirundi
umwami
Word parts: umw-ami
oo-MWAH-mee
How to say it
Kirundiumwamioo-MWAH-meesoon
Englishkingsoon
Frenchroisoon
Meaning
A monarch or supreme ruler.
Good to know
Class 1 noun; plural abami; historically the title of the Burundian monarchs.
Examples
- Umwami yaganjwe n'abaganwa be.The king was advised by his princes.
- Muri kera, abami barategeka mu bwami bwabo.Long ago, kings ruled in their kingdoms.
- Nti umwami yigeze ashira ijambo ryiwe hasi.The king never broke his word.
- Abantu bazoshigikira umwami mu birori vy'ejo.People will support the king at tomorrow's ceremony.
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