Kinyarwanda
sekuru
seh-KOO-roo
How to say it
Kinyarwandasekuruseh-KOO-roosoon
Englishhis grandfathersoon
Frenchson grand-pèresoon
Meaning
a kinship term meaning "his," "her," or "their grandfather"; also used as a respectful term for an elderly man.
Good to know
Use this word when talking about someone's granddad.
Examples
- Sekuru wanjye arakomeye.My grandfather is strong.
- Sekuru yanjye akunda inkuru.My grandfather loves stories.
- Sekuru yigishije umwuzukuru we gutera imbuto.His grandfather taught his grandchild to plant seeds.
- Ese sekuru ari mu rugo?Is his grandfather at home?
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