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Kinyarwanda

umukumirizi

Word parts: umu-kumirizi

oo-moo-koo-mee-REE-zee

How to say it

Kinyarwandaumukumirizioo-moo-koo-mee-REE-zeesoon
Englishguardsoon
Frenchgardesoon

Meaning

a guard stationed at the door of an important person.

Good to know

guard (by door of important person)

Examples

  • Umukumirizi yabujije abantu kwinjira.The guard stopped people from entering.
  • Umukumirizi yicaye ku muryango w'umutware.The guard sat at the chief's doorway.
  • Ese umukumirizi yaguhaye uruhushya?Did the guard give you permission?

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