Kinyarwanda
kumenya
Word parts: ku-menya
koo-MEH-nyah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakumenyakoo-MEH-nyahsoon
Englishto knowsoon
Frenchsavoirsoon
Meaning
to have knowledge, understanding, or skill regarding something.
Good to know
This word is used when discussing knowledge or expertise in a subject.
Examples
- Nkeneye kumenya byinshi ku muco wacu.I need to know more about our culture.
- Kumenya gukina umupira ni byiza.Knowing how to play football is good.
- Umwarimu azi kumenya izina ry'umunyeshuri wese.The teacher knows every student's name.
- Ese uzi kumenya iyi nzira?Do you know this route?
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