Kinyarwanda
impfubyi
eem-PFOO-byee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaimpfubyieem-PFOO-byeesoon
Englishorphansoon
Frenchorphelinsoon
Meaning
a child who has lost one or both parents.
Good to know
This word is used in discussions about children without parents.
Examples
- Impfubyi zikeneye ubufasha.Orphans need support.
- Abana impfubyi bagomba kwitabwaho.Orphaned children must be cared for.
- Impfubyi nyinshi zikeneye ubufasha.Many orphans need help.
- Ese uzi impfubyi mu muryango wanyu?Do you know an orphan in your family?
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