Kirundi
umwihariko
Word parts: umw-ihariko
oo-mwee-hah-REE-koh
How to say it
Kirundiumwiharikooo-mwee-hah-REE-kohsoon
Englishpersonal propertysoon
Frenchbiens personnelssoon
Meaning
Property or a trait that belongs exclusively to one person; something particular to them.
Good to know
Class 3 noun; from kwihariza, 'to reserve for oneself'.
Examples
- Uwo mutungo ni umwihariko wiwe wenyene.That property is his alone.
- Ubushobozi bwo kuririmba ni umwihariko wiwe.The ability to sing is his own special gift.
- Nti ushobora gukoresha umwihariko w'undi ata ruhusha afise.You cannot use someone else's private property without permission.
- Ibintu bimwe bizoguma ari umwihariko w'umuryango.Some things will remain the family's exclusive property.
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