Kinyarwanda
ubukire
Word parts: ubu-kire
oo-boo-KEE-reh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaubukireoo-boo-KEE-rehsoon
Englishrichessoon
Frenchrichesses, fortunesoon
Meaning
wealth or riches; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Good to know
riches, wealth
Examples
- Ubukire bwe ntibwamubujije kuba umunyembabazi.His wealth didn't stop him from being compassionate.
- Ese ubukire buzana ibyishimo koko?Does wealth really bring happiness?
- Nta bukire bwinshi yari afite mbere.He didn't have much wealth before.
- Uzabona ubukire niba ukoze cyane.You will gain wealth if you work hard.
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