Kirundi
abajanama
Word parts: aba-janama
ah-bah-jah-NAH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiabajanamaah-bah-jah-NAH-mahsoon
Englishelders, stewardssoon
Frenchaînés, intendantssoon
Meaning
older, respected people who advise and look after the affairs of the community.
Good to know
plural of umujanama (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abajanama baragira inama umukuru w'igihugu.The elders advise the head of state.
- Abajanama bari kumwe na ba mukuru?Are the elders with the leaders?
- Abajanama ntibihutira gufata ingingo.The elders don't rush to make decisions.
- Abajanama bazoterana ejo.The elders will meet tomorrow.
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