umudari
oo-moo-DAH-ree
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumudarioo-moo-DAH-reesoon
Englishmedal
Frenchmédaille
Meaning
A small metal disc given as a prize in a competition or as an honor for bravery or service.
Good to know
Plural imidari; from French médaille. Umudari wa zahabu, a gold medal; umudari w'ishimwe, a medal of honor; kwegukana umudari, to win a medal.
Examples
- Umukinnyi wacu yegukanye umudari wa zahabu.Our athlete won a gold medal.
- Abasirikare bambitswe imidari y'ishimwe.The soldiers were decorated with medals of honor.
- Uyu mudari nawuhawe na Perezida.I was given this medal by the President.
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