igikomerezwa
ee-gee-koh-meh-REH-zwah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaigikomerezwaee-gee-koh-meh-REH-zwah
Englishprominent figure, big shot
Frenchpersonnalité importante, gros bonnet
Meaning
A very important or powerful person, in politics, business, sport or religion.
Good to know
Plural ibikomerezwa. Informal and a little ironic in the news: ibikomerezwa bya politiki, political heavyweights.
Examples
- Ubukwe bwitabiriwe n'ibikomerezwa byinshi.Many big shots attended the wedding.
- Ni igikomerezwa mu bucuruzi bw'imodoka.He is a big name in the car trade.
Forms
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