Kirundi
abanyezamu
Word parts: aba-nyezamu
ah-bah-nyeh-ZAH-moo
How to say it
Kirundiabanyezamuah-bah-nyeh-ZAH-moosoon
Englishwatchmensoon
Frenchveilleurssoon
Meaning
Watchmen or guards, especially ones who keep watch at night.
Good to know
plural of umunyezamu (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abanyezamu bakenguruka mu gisagara mu joro.The watchmen patrol the town at night.
- Ese abanyezamu barumva ijwi ry'akaga vuba?Do the watchmen hear the alarm quickly?
- Abanyezamu ntibasinzira mu gihe bariko barinda.Watchmen don't sleep while they are on duty.
- Abanyezamu bazohamagara abapolisi igihe habaye akaga.The watchmen will call the police if there is danger.
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