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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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