Kirundi
umwanya
Word parts: umw-anya
oo-MWAH-nyah
How to say it
Kirundiumwanyaoo-MWAH-nyahsoon
Englishtimesoon
Frenchtempssoon
Meaning
A period of time, or a designated space or place for something.
Good to know
Class 3 noun; also means 'space, spot, position'.
Examples
- Ntabwo mfise umwanya wo kuganira nawe none.I don't have time to talk with you now.
- Twaronse umwanya mwiza wo kuruhuka.We got a good opportunity to rest.
- Nti umwanya uzosigara kubera igiterane.There won't be space left because of the crowd.
- Umwanya wanje uzoza nyuma y'iwiwe.My turn will come after his.
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