Kinyarwanda
ubuntu
Word parts: ubu-ntu
u-BU-ntu
How to say it
Kinyarwandaubuntuu-BU-ntusoon
Englishgracesoon
Frenchgrâcesoon
Meaning
grace, kindness freely given, especially in a religious sense.
Good to know
central Christian term, also carries a broader sense of generosity and goodwill.
Examples
- Twarokotse kubera ubuntu bw'Imana.We were saved by the grace of God.
- Yatugaragarije ubuntu bwinshi.He showed us great kindness.
- Ntabwo twari dukwiye ubuntu nk'ubwo.We did not deserve such grace.
- Ubuntu bw'Imana buruta ibyaha byacu.God's grace is greater than our sins.
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