Kirundi
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Fluidity is key here, starting with dialogue and songs in languages that include Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, English and French.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2022
In the local Kirundi language, “ingoma” means both “drum” and “kingdom” — signifying its centrality to prestige and power.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2022
After many songs, the pastors came forward and preached in four languages: English, Swahili, French and Kirundi, the official language of Burundi.
From Washington Times • May 14, 2016
Their name means “those who see far” in the local Kirundi language, and they grew out of the same disbanded militia as the ruling party.
From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2016
Everyone took forever to finish their thoughts in Kirundi.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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