intwari
ee-NTWAH-ree
How to say it
Kinyarwandaintwariee-NTWAH-ree
Englishhero
Frenchhero (petit plat de service en bois)
Meaning
A brave person who does great deeds, especially one honored for sacrificing for others or for the country.
Good to know
The same in the plural (n class): intwari z'igihugu, national heroes. Heroes' Day, Umunsi w'Intwari, is on 1 February, and bravery is ubutwari.
Examples
- Yafashwe nk'intwari nyuma yo gutabara abana.He was seen as a hero after rescuing the children.
- Umunsi w'Intwari wizihizwa tariki ya mbere Gashyantare.Heroes' Day is celebrated on the first of February.
- Umukinnyi watsinze igitego yabaye intwari y'umukino.The player who scored became the hero of the match.
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