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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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