Kirundi
abajenama
Word parts: aba-jenama
ah-bah-jeh-NAH-mah
How to say it
Kirundiabajenamaah-bah-jeh-NAH-mahsoon
Englishstewards, elderssoon
Frenchintendants, aînéssoon
Meaning
a variant term for abajanama, respected people who provide guidance and leadership.
Good to know
plural of umujenama (umu-/aba- class); variant of abajanama.
Examples
- Abajenama baragira inama abakuru b'umuryango.The stewards advise the heads of the family.
- Abajenama bakora iki mu muryango?What do the stewards do in the family?
- Abajenama ntibavuga ubusa.The stewards don't speak idly.
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