umwana

How to say it

Meaning

a young human being, especially before reaching adulthood; also used for one's own son or daughter regardless of age.

Good to know

class 1/2 noun (umwana/abana); parents use it affectionately for adult children too.

Examples

• Uyu mwana ni umunyeshuri mwiza.This child is a good student.
• Ufite abana bangahe?How many children do you have?
• Umwana ntiyigeze arira.The child did not cry.
• Nzamwibutsa ko akiri umwana.I will remind him that he is still a child.

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