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Kinyarwanda

umushishe

Word parts: umu-shishe

oo-moo-SHEE-sheh

How to say it

Kinyarwandaumushisheoo-moo-SHEE-shehsoon
Englishhealthy childsoon
Frenchenfant bien portantsoon

Meaning

a child who is well-fed, plump, and in good health.

Good to know

Parents often take pride in having umushishe children.

Examples

  • Umwana wanjye ni umushishe kandi akina neza.My child is well-nourished and plays well.
  • Abana b'ikigo cyacu ni umushishe.The children at our school are well-nourished.
  • Uwo mwana ni umushishe.That child is healthy and well-fed.
  • Ese abana bawe ni bashishe?Are your children healthy and plump?

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