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Kirundi

umwete

Word parts: umw-ete

oom-WEH-teh

How to say it

Kirundiumweteoom-WEH-tehsoon
Englishzealsoon
Frenchzèle, sérieux, couragesoon

Meaning

diligence and enthusiasm shown in doing something.

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zeal, earnestness, enthusiasm; activity; application umw-ēte mu bikorwa regularity

Examples

  • Yakoze akazi n'umwete mwinshi.He did the work with great diligence.
  • Umwete wiwe mu masomo urashimwa n'abarimu.His diligence in his studies is praised by the teachers.
  • Ntagira umwete mu vyo akora.He has no enthusiasm for what he does.
  • Twiyemeje gukora n'umwete uwo aricyo cose kizoba.We resolved to work diligently whatever happens.

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