indangagaciro

How to say it

Meaning

The moral values and principles that a person or a community holds as good and that guide behavior, such as honesty and respect. It is much used in civic education and in speeches about Rwandan culture.

Good to know

An n class noun, the same in the singular and the plural: indangagaciro imwe, indangagaciro nyinshi. Often paired with kirazira, taboos: indangagaciro na kirazira.

Examples

• Ababyeyi bagomba gutoza abana indangagaciro nziza.Parents must bring up their children with good values.
• Ubunyangamugayo ni imwe mu ndangagaciro z'ingenzi.Integrity is one of the most important values.
• Iri torero ryigisha urubyiruko indangagaciro z'umuco nyarwanda.This troupe teaches young people the values of Rwandan culture.

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