Kirundi
umweranda
Word parts: umw-eranda
oom-weh-RAHN-dah
How to say it
Kirundiumwerandaoom-weh-RAHN-dahsoon
Englishrighteous personsoon
Frenchjustesoon
Meaning
a person who acts with justice and moral integrity; in religious contexts, a saint or holy person.
Good to know
Used to commend someone for their fairness and honesty.
Examples
- Umwerānda ni uwutwigisha ukuri.The just person teaches us the truth.
- Tugomba kumenya umwerānda mu muryango wacu.We must recognize the just person in our family.
- Uyu ni umweranda wo muri Bibiliya.This is a saint from the Bible.
- Ese wamenyekana nk'umweranda?Are you known as a righteous person?
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