Kirundi
abagwaneza
Word parts: aba-gwaneza
ah-bah-gwah-NEH-zah
How to say it
Kirundiabagwanezaah-bah-gwah-NEH-zahsoon
Englishgentle peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes doucessoon
Meaning
People who are calm, modest, and kind-hearted in manner.
Good to know
plural of umugwaneza (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abagwaneza baravugana n'abandi mu bwitonzi.Gentle people speak to others with patience.
- Abagwaneza bakundwa cane n'abaturanyi babo?Are gentle people well liked by their neighbors?
- Abagwaneza ntibemera kurwana n'abandi.Gentle people do not agree to fight with others.
- Abagwaneza bazokwakira abashasha neza.The gentle people will welcome the newcomers kindly.
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