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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