Kinyarwanda
umuvugizi
Word parts: umu-vugizi
oo-moo-voo-GEE-zee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumuvugizioo-moo-voo-GEE-zeesoon
Englishspokespersonsoon
Frenchporte-parolesoon
Meaning
a person who speaks officially on behalf of others, such as a group, organization, or government.
Good to know
From kuvuga (to speak); used for official spokespeople and legal representatives.
Examples
- Umuvugizi w'ishyaka yavuze itangazo.The party's spokesperson gave a statement.
- Ese ni nde muvugizi w'iki kigo?Who is the spokesperson for this institution?
- Ntabwo ari umuvugizi wemewe.He is not the official spokesperson.
- Umuvugizi azasubiza ibibazo by'abanyamakuru.The spokesperson will answer journalists' questions.
The same word in
Not yet checked by a native speaker.