nyakubahwa
nyah-koo-BAH-hwah
How to say it
Kinyarwandanyakubahwanyah-koo-BAH-hwah
Englishthe Honorable, His Excellency (title)
FrenchSon Excellence, l'honorable
Meaning
A title of respect used before the names and titles of high officials, such as the President, ministers and religious leaders. It also opens a formal letter or speech.
Good to know
It takes no augment and comes before the title or name: Nyakubahwa Perezida wa Repubulika. In letters, Nyakubahwa Minisitiri means Dear Minister. The plural is ba nyakubahwa.
Examples
- Nyakubahwa Minisitiri yasuye ibitaro byacu.The Honorable Minister visited our hospital.
- Ibaruwa yanjye yatangiraga iti: Nyakubahwa Muyobozi w'Akarere.My letter began: Dear District Mayor.
- Ba nyakubahwa abadepite bemeje itegeko rishya.The honorable members of parliament passed the new law.
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