Kirundi
ababo
Word parts: aba-bo
ah-BAH-boh
How to say it
Kirundiababoah-BAH-bohsoon
Englishlocal peoplesoon
Frenchhabitants locauxsoon
Meaning
People from a particular region of Burundi, especially those closely tied to that area.
Good to know
plural of umubo (umu-/aba- class); regional term.
Examples
- Ababo bazi neza amateka y'aha hantu.Local people know the history of this place well.
- Ababo bavuga iki ku vy'iki gace?What do the local people say about this area?
- Ababo ntibemera guhindura imico yabo.The local people do not accept changing their customs.
- Ababo bazogaruka mu gace kabo nyuma y'ibirori.The local people will return to their area after the festivities.
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