ubutunzi

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Meaning

wealth, possessions, or riches, especially cattle and material goods.

Good to know

historically associated especially with cattle-wealth; today used broadly for economic wealth.

Examples

• Ubutunzi bwe bwaturutse ku mirimo y'ubucuruzi.His wealth came from business.
• Ese ubutunzi bw'igihugu buragenda bwiyongera?Is the country's wealth growing?
• Nta butunzi bwinshi twari dufite mbere.We didn't have much wealth before.
• Uzabona ubutunzi niba witeguye gukora cyane.You will gain wealth if you're ready to work hard.

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