abahozi

How to say it

Meaning

people who avenge a wrong done to them or their family.

Good to know

plural of umuhozi (umu-/aba- class); often used of blood-vengeance or retribution.

Examples

• Abahozi baraza kwihora.The avengers come to take revenge.
• Abahozi bari he ubu?Where are the avengers now?
• Abahozi ntibibagira ivyabaye.The avengers do not forget what happened.
• Abahozi bazokwihora ku bakoze nabi.The avengers will take revenge on the wrongdoers.

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