abakecuru

How to say it

Meaning

old women, or widows; a somewhat informal term.

Good to know

plural of umukecuru (umu-/aba- class); informal register.

Examples

• Abakecuru baricara ku muryango baraganira.The old women sit at the doorway chatting.
• Abakecuru bavuga iki ku bana?What do the old women say about the children?
• Abakecuru ntibigera baruhuka gukora indya.The old women rarely rest from cooking.
• Abakecuru bazoza mu muhinga ejo.The old women will come to the garden tomorrow.

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