Kinyarwanda
umwishywa
Word parts: umw-ishywa
oo-MWEE-shwah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumwishywaoo-MWEE-shwahsoon
Englishnephewsoon
Frenchneveu, niècesoon
Meaning
the child of a man's sister; a nephew or niece through that specific kin line.
Good to know
reflects a specific avuncular relationship, distinct from other "nephew/niece" kin terms.
Examples
- Uwo mwishywa ni umuhungu wa mushiki wanjye.That nephew is my sister's son.
- Nakiriye umwishywa wanjye mu rugo mu kiruhuko.I hosted my nephew at home during the holiday.
- Umwishywa we yize neza cyane.His nephew studied very well.
- Ese ufite abishywa benshi?Do you have many nephews and nieces?
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