abanyekombe

How to say it

Meaning

Members of a chief's council who listen to and help judge disputes.

Good to know

plural of umunyekombe (umu-/aba- class).

Examples

• Abanyekombe bicara hamwe n'umukuru w'umurwa kugira ngo bakemure amatati.The councilors sit with the chief to resolve disputes.
• Ese abanyekombe baraza mu nama buri ndwi?Do the councilors come to the meeting every week.
• Abanyekombe ntibafata ingingo ata co bahuriyeko.The councilors don't make decisions without agreeing.
• Abanyekombe bazogira inama ku matati y'ubutaka.The councilors will deliberate on the land dispute.

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