umunaniro
oo-moo-nah-NEE-roh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumunanirooo-moo-nah-NEE-roh
Englishfatigue, tiredness, exhaustion
Frenchfatigue, épuisement
Meaning
The state of being tired in body or mind after work, illness or lack of rest. Umunaniro ukabije, extreme fatigue, is also a sign of disease.
Good to know
Used mostly in the singular. It comes from kunanirwa, to be tired or to fail. Kugira umunaniro, to be worn out.
Examples
- Nyuma y'urugendo rurerure, twari dufite umunaniro mwinshi.After the long journey we were very tired.
- Umunaniro ukabije ushobora guterwa no kudasinzira.Extreme fatigue can be caused by lack of sleep.
- Yatashye kare kubera umunaniro.He went home early because he was tired.
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