Kinyarwanda
umugani
Word parts: umu-gani
oo-moo-GAH-nee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumuganioo-moo-GAH-neesoon
Englishproverbsoon
Frenchproverbe, parabolesoon
Meaning
a traditional proverb or an illustrative parable.
Good to know
proverb, parable
Examples
- Abakurambere bakoreshaga imigani mu kwigisha abana.The elders used proverbs to teach children.
- Uyu mugani usobanura iki?What does this proverb mean?
- Yesu yavuze umugani w'umubibyi.Jesus told the parable of the sower.
- Umugani ugira uti: agatoki kamwe ntikeza isahani.The proverb says: 'one finger doesn't wash a plate.'
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