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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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