Kirundi
abakuru
Word parts: aba-kuru
ah-bah-KOO-roo
How to say it
Kirundiabakuruah-bah-KOO-roosoon
Englishelders, leaderssoon
Frenchaînés, chefssoon
Meaning
older or higher-ranking people, respected for age, authority, or seniority.
Good to know
plural of umukuru (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abakuru bategeka igihugu.The leaders govern the country.
- Abakuru baterana ryari?When do the leaders meet?
- Abakuru ntibemera ivyaha.The leaders don't tolerate wrongdoing.
- Abakuru bazofata ingingo nshasha.The leaders will make new decisions.
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