muka

How to say it

Meaning

a bound term used, usually before a name, to refer to someone's wife.

Good to know

This word is often used when talking about someone's spouse in a respectful way.

Examples

• Muka wanjye ni mwiza cyane.My wife is very beautiful.
• Muka we aramukanya n'abana.His wife greets the children.
• Muka Pierre ni umukozi w'ibitaro.Pierre's wife is a hospital worker.
• Ese muka Karekezi ni uwuhe?Who is Karekezi's wife?

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