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Kinyarwanda

umunyamaboko

Word parts: umu-nyamaboko

oo-moo-nyah-mah-BOH-koh

How to say it

Kinyarwandaumunyamabokooo-moo-nyah-mah-BOH-kohsoon
Englishstrong mansoon
Frenchhomme fortsoon

Meaning

a man known for his great physical strength.

Good to know

You might call someone an umunyamaboko when praising their strength.

Examples

  • Umunyamaboko arashoboye gutwara ibintu byinshi.The strong man can carry many things.
  • Ndi kumwe n'umunyamaboko mu ikibuga.I am with a strong man on the field.
  • Uwo mugabo ni umunyamaboko.That man is a strong man.
  • Ese wigeze ubona umunyamaboko nk'uwo?Have you ever seen such a strong man?

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