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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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