Word of the Day — 21 Sep 2026

Umundu is a Human Being
Example

Ekhaya Sifuna Umundu sazoberega

Pronunciation
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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!

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Example

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