Kinyarwanda
umwihariko
Word parts: umw-ihariko
oo-mwee-hah-REE-koh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumwiharikooo-mwee-hah-REE-kohsoon
Englishpersonal propertysoon
Frenchbiens personnelssoon
Meaning
property or a trait that belongs exclusively to one person; something particular to them.
Good to know
Also used abstractly for a distinguishing characteristic or specialty, as in umwihariko we, 'his special trait.'.
Examples
- Iyi modoka ni umwihariko we.This car is his personal property.
- Ese ufite umwihariko mu murimo wawe?Do you have a specialty in your work?
- Nta mwihariko afite muri ubu bucuruzi.He has no personal stake in this business.
- Umwihariko we uzamutandukanya n'abandi.His unique trait will set him apart from others.
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