mbere

How to say it

Meaning

before, earlier, or first in order or time.

Good to know

before, prior to, first

Examples

• Nzabikora mbere yo kugenda.I will do it before leaving.
• Ubwo ni mbere y'uko umvuka.That was before you were born.
• Uwa mbere azabona igihembo.The first one will get a prize.
• Mbere na mbere, dukeneye kuganira.First of all, we need to talk.