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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