Kirundi
abadagu
Word parts: aba-dagu
ah-bah-DAH-goo
How to say it
Kirundiabadaguah-bah-DAH-goosoon
Englishoracles, divinerssoon
Frenchoraclessoon
Meaning
Diviners or oracles consulted for guidance or prophecy.
Good to know
plural of umudagu (umu-/aba- class); traditional/spiritual term.
Examples
- Abadagu barabwira abantu ivyavuye mu miburiburi.The diviners tell people what the omens reveal.
- Abadagu bakoresha ibiki mu gutera imburiburi?What do the diviners use to cast omens?
- Abadagu ntibemera guhora bariko baragira ivyo bavuze.The diviners do not always guarantee what they say.
- Abadagu bazovugira umuryango ivyerekeye umwaka utaha.The diviners will speak to the family about the coming year.
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