umuhengeri

How to say it

Meaning

purple; the color between red and blue, associated in Rwandan tradition with mourning attire.

Good to know

traditionally associated with mourning; purple garments were worn during periods of grief.

Examples

• Yambaye ikanzu y'umuhengeri ku muhango w'amaganya.She wore a purple garment at the mourning ceremony.
• Ese ukunda ibara ry'umuhengeri?Do you like the color purple?
• Nta muhengeri wagaragaye mu ndabyo zacu.No purple appeared among our flowers.
• Bazambara umuhengeri ku munsi w'urwibutso.They will wear purple on the day of remembrance.