Kinyarwanda
umunyabwenge
Word parts: umu-nyabwenge
oo-moo-nyah-BWEHN-geh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumunyabwengeoo-moo-nyah-BWEHN-gehsoon
Englishwise personsoon
Frenchpersonne sagesoon
Meaning
a person who has good judgment and deep understanding, especially in dealing with life's problems.
Good to know
From ubwenge (wisdom, intelligence); often used respectfully for elders or advisors.
Examples
- Papa wanjye ni umunyabwenge.My father is a wise man.
- Ni ryari uzaba umunyabwenge?When will you become wise?
- Ntabwo ari umunyabwenge nk'uko yibwira.He is not as wise as he thinks.
- Abanyabwenge bafata ibyemezo bitinze.Wise people take decisions slowly and carefully.
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