kamere

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Meaning

the inborn nature, character, or temperament of a person, animal, or thing.

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used for someone's inherent personality or the essential nature of a thing, as opposed to behavior that is learned or temporary.

Examples

• Kamere ye ni yo imutuma agira ubuntu.His nature is what makes him kind.
• Ntushobora guhindura kamere y'umuntu vuba.You can't change a person's nature quickly.
• Ubwo kamere bwe bwaje bute?How did his character turn out that way?
• Kamere ye yaje guhinduka nyuma y'ibyabaye.His nature changed after what happened.

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