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Kinyarwanda

sogokuru

soh-goh-KOO-roo

How to say it

Kinyarwandasogokurusoh-goh-KOO-roosoon
Englishgrandfathersoon
Frenchgrand-pèresoon

Meaning

one's grandfather, especially the father of one's father or mother.

Good to know

Your own grandfather — the 'my' is built in, like Data and Mama.

Examples

  • Sogokuru arakunda icyayi.My grandfather loves tea.
  • Nyogokuru arakunda amata.My grandmother loves milk.
  • Sogokuru arimo kuvuga inkuru.Grandfather is telling a story.
  • Sogokuru ari kumwe natwe?Is grandfather with us?

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