ukundwa

How to say it

Meaning

dear or beloved; a term of affection for someone cherished.

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used as a term of endearment, e.g. in letters or affectionate speech (mukundwa wanjye — my dear).

Examples

• Ukundwa wanjye, ndagukumbuye.My dear, I miss you.
• Ese uri ukundwa mu muryango wanyu?Are you the dear one in your family?
• Ntabwo ari we ukundwa muri twese.He is not the dear one among us all.
• Nzahora nkubona nk'ukundwa wanjye.I will always see you as my dear one.

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