Kirundi
umwirabura
Word parts: umw-irabura
oom-wee-rah-BOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundiumwiraburaoom-wee-rah-BOO-rahsoon
EnglishBlack personsoon
FrenchNoirsoon
Meaning
a person with dark skin, especially of African descent.
Good to know
Commonly used in discussions about identity and heritage.
Examples
- Umwirabura ni umugabo w'igikundiro.A black person is a man of charm.
- Umwirabura akora akazi keza.A black person does good work.
- Uyu ni umwirabura wo muri Afrika.This is a Black person from Africa.
- Ese uwo ni umwirabura wo hehe?Where is that Black person from?
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