Vocabulary: Terms pertaining to Rwandan professions.

<p>This unit addresses specific words and terms used to describe professions applicable to Rwanda context. &nbsp;Some of the professions will be illustrated by pictures.</p>
 

Vocabulary
Term Translation Example Sentence Example Translation
Umwuga Profession Umwuga wawe ni uwuhe? What is your profession?
Umurimo Job, work Nta murimo mfite. I don't have a job.
Umuhinzi A farmer Data ni umuhinzi, so ni umuhinzi, se ni umuhinzi My father is a farmer, your father is a farmer, his/her father is a farmer.
Umwubatsi A builder Gasore ni umwubatsi. Gasore is a builder.
Umubaji Carpenter Mugema ni umubaji. Mugema is a carpenter.
Umucuzi Blacksmith Rwasa ni umucuzi. Rwasa is blacksmith.
Umucuruzi A trader, businessman, merchant Birigi ni umucuruzi. Birigi is businessman.
Umubwiriza, umupadiri A preacher, priest Mabuye ni umubwiriza. Mabuye ni umupadiri. Babuye is a preacher.
Umuganga doctor Gasana ni umuganga Gasana is a Doctor
Umwarimu/umwigisha A teacher Karani ni umwarimu. Karani ni umwigisha. Kanani is a teacher.
Umuforomo, umuforomokazi A nurse Sentama ni umuforomo. Sonata ni umuforomokazi. Sentama a nurse (male). Sonata is a nurse (female).
Umupolisi A policeman Kagenza ni umupolisi Kagenza is a policeman.
Umucamanza Lawyer, judge Nkumba ni umucamanza. Nkumba is a layer. Nkumba is a judge.
Umworozi Livestock farmer Muhinzi ni umworozi. Muhinzi is a Livestock farmer.
Umusirikari A soldier Kamali ni umusirikari. Kamari is a soldier.
Umwogoshi, kimyozi Barber Mugenzi ni umwogoshi. Mugenzi ni kimyozi. Mugenzi is a barber
Umukarani Secretary, clark, office assistant Anita ni umukarani. Anita is an office manager.
Umuririmbyi Singer Kizito ni umuririmbyi Kizito is a singer.
Umutetsi A cook Mushari ni umutetsi. Mishari is a cook.
Umudozi Tailor Kangabe ni umudozi. Kangabe is a tailor.
Umukanishi Auto mechanica Yohana ni umkanishi w'imodoka John is an auto mechanica.
Umurobyi Fisherman Maganga ni umurobyi Maganga is a fisherman.
Umwenzi w’inzoga A beer-maker Kanyarutoke ni umwenzi w'inzoga. Kanyarutoke is a beer-maker. A
Umucungamari An accountant Kamali ni umucungamari Kamali is an accountant.