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Kirundi

umwitwaririko

Word parts: umw-itwaririko

oom-wee-twa-ree-REE-ko

How to say it

Kirundiumwitwaririkooom-wee-twa-ree-REE-kosoon
Englishzealsoon
Frenchzèle, sérieux, couragesoon

Meaning

diligent, persistent care and attention given to something.

Good to know

from kwitwararika, 'to take care of' — ndakwitwaririkoko is a respectful way to open a request, roughly 'I've come to you needing something'.

Examples

  • Afise umwitwaririko mwinshi ku bana biwe.She shows great care and attention toward her children.
  • Umwitwaririko wiwe ku kazi urashimwa n'abandi.His diligence at work is praised by others.
  • Ntawubura umwitwaririko iyo akunda ico akora.No one lacks dedication when they love what they do.

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