Kinyarwanda
umutware
Word parts: umu-tware
oo-moo-TWAH-reh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumutwareoo-moo-TWAH-rehsoon
Englishchiefsoon
Frenchchefsoon
Meaning
a traditional chief or leader, often holding inherited or delegated authority.
Good to know
Use this word when referring to someone in charge or with inherited power.
Examples
- Umutware wacu arakora cyane.Our chief works very hard.
- Umutware agomba gufasha abaturage.The chief must help the citizens.
- Umutware yategetse igihugu.The chief ruled the land.
- Ese uwo ni umutware w'umudugudu?Is he the chief of the village?
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