Kirundi
abanyabwenge
Word parts: aba-nyabwenge
ah-bah-nyah-BWEN-geh
How to say it
Kirundiabanyabwengeah-bah-nyah-BWEN-gehsoon
Englishwise peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes sagessoon
Meaning
People known for sound judgment and good sense.
Good to know
plural of umunyabwenge (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abanyabwenge baratanga inama nziza mu muryango.Wise people give good advice in the family.
- Ese abanyabwenge bose bibuka kwihangana?Do all wise people remember to be patient?
- Abanyabwenge ntibihutira gufata ingingo.Wise people don't rush to make decisions.
- Abanyabwenge bazoyobora abandi mu bihe bigoye.Wise people will guide others in hard times.
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