Kinyarwanda
umucanshuro
Word parts: umu-canshuro
oo-moo-chahn-SHOO-roh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumucanshurooo-moo-chahn-SHOO-rohsoon
Englishhired workersoon
Frenchmercenaire, homme de mainsoon
Meaning
a person hired for pay to perform specific tasks, often military or laborious work; a mercenary or hired hand.
Good to know
You might refer to an umucanshuro when discussing temporary workers.
Examples
- Umucanshuro wanjye akora akazi k'ubwubatsi.My hired person works in construction.
- Nkeneye umucanshuro wo kudufasha mu mishinga.I need a hired person to help us with projects.
- Umucanshuro yakoze umurimo w'iminsi itatu.The hired worker did three days of work.
- Ese abo ni abacanshuro cyangwa abasirikare nyabo?Are those hired mercenaries or real soldiers?
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