abafarisayo

How to say it

Meaning

Members of the ancient Jewish sect known for strict religious observance; Pharisees.

Good to know

plural of umufarisayo (umu-/aba- class); religious/biblical term.

Examples

• Abafarisayo barubahiriza amategeko ku bugororotsi.The Pharisees followed the law strictly.
• Abafarisayo bibaza iki ku vy'imigenzo?What did the Pharisees think about tradition?
• Abafarisayo ntibemera ivyigisho vya Yezu vyose.The Pharisees did not accept all of Jesus's teachings.
• Abafarisayo bazokwiruka mu rusengero ku wa mbere.The Pharisees will gather in the temple on Monday.