Kirundi
abanyuka
Word parts: aba-nyuka
ah-BAH-nyoo-kah
How to say it
Kirundiabanyukaah-BAH-nyoo-kahsoon
Englishclan memberssoon
Frenchmembres du clansoon
Meaning
Members of the Abanyuka clan, traditionally associated with drumming.
Good to know
plural of umunyuka (umu-/aba- class); a clan name, capitalized as Abanyuka.
Examples
- Abanyuka bakomeza imico y'abakurambere babo.The Abanyuka continue the customs of their ancestors.
- Ese abanyuka baricariye hafi y'umwami wa kera?Did the Abanyuka live close to the ancient king?
- Abanyuka bazoserukirwa n'abakuru babo mu muhango.The Abanyuka will be represented by their elders at the ceremony.
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