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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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