Kirundi
abanyamaboko
Word parts: aba-nyamaboko
ah-bah-nyah-mah-BOH-koh
How to say it
Kirundiabanyamabokoah-bah-nyah-mah-BOH-kohsoon
Englishstrong mensoon
Frenchhommes fortssoon
Meaning
Men known for their great physical strength.
Good to know
plural of umunyamaboko (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abanyamaboko baratwara imizigo iremereye.The strong men carry heavy loads.
- Ese abanyamaboko barashobora kunesha uwo mukino?Can the strong men win that competition?
- Abanyamaboko ntibatinya gukora akazi gakomeye.Strong men don't fear doing heavy work.
- Abanyamaboko bazoserukira igisagara mu mukino w'imbaraga.The strong men will represent the town in the strength competition.
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