Kinyarwanda
umunyezamu
Word parts: umu-nyezamu
oo-moo-nyeh-ZAH-moo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumunyezamuoo-moo-nyeh-ZAH-moosoon
Englishwatchmansoon
Frenchveilleursoon
Meaning
a watchman or guard, especially one who keeps watch at night.
Good to know
watchman
Examples
- Umunyezamu yaraye areberera inzu.The watchman stayed up watching over the house.
- Ese umunyezamu wacu yagenzuye igihome?Did our watchman check the gate?
- Umunyezamu yumvise urusaku ijoro.The watchman heard a noise at night.
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