Kinyarwanda
ikinyabupfura
Word parts: iki-nyabupfura
ee-kee-nyah-boo-PFOO-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaikinyabupfuraee-kee-nyah-boo-PFOO-rahsoon
Englishpolitenesssoon
Frenchpolitessesoon
Meaning
respectful and courteous behavior toward others; politeness.
Good to know
politeness
Examples
- Yavuganye na twese ikinyabupfura.He spoke to all of us politely.
- Ntabwo ikinyabupfura cye cyagaragaraga ku bose.His politeness wasn't visible to everyone.
- Ese wigishijwe ikinyabupfura ukiri muto?Were you taught politeness when you were young?
- Ikinyabupfura kigira uruhare mu mibanire myiza.Politeness plays a role in good relationships.
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