Kinyarwanda
muraramuke
mu-ra-ra-MU-ke
How to say it
Kinyarwandamuraramukemu-ra-ra-MU-kesoon
Englishgoodnightsoon
Frenchbonne nuitsoon
Meaning
a farewell greeting said at night, wishing someone a good night's sleep.
Good to know
said when parting for the night; literally invokes waking up well.
Examples
- Muraramuke, tuzabonana ejo.Goodnight, we will see each other tomorrow.
- Yavuze muraramuke asezera ku bana be.He said goodnight bidding farewell to his children.
- Muraramuke, uruhuke neza.Goodnight, rest well.
- Buri gihe mbwira ababyeyi banjye ngo muraramuke.I always tell my parents goodnight.
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