Kirundi
uruhinja
Word parts: uru-hinja
oo-roo-HEEN-jah
How to say it
Kirundiuruhinjaoo-roo-HEEN-jahsoon
Englishnewborn babysoon
Frenchnouveau-nésoon
Meaning
a very young baby, especially a newborn.
Good to know
This term is used affectionately for very young babies.
Examples
- Uruhīnja rwanje rurakeye.My newborn baby is very cute.
- Uruhīnja rw'ibikuriro rurakeneye umutekano.The tiny baby needs safety.
- Uruhinja ruraryamye.The baby is sleeping.
- Ese uruhinja ruravuka ryari?When was the baby born?
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