Kirundi
abapfasoni
Word parts: aba-pfasoni
ah-bah-pfah-SOH-nee
How to say it
Kirundiabapfasoniah-bah-pfah-SOH-neesoon
Englishnoblewomensoon
Frenchdames noblessoon
Meaning
Women of high rank or noble birth, treated with respect.
Good to know
plural of umupfasoni (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abapfasoni biyambika imyenda idasanzwe ku muhango.The noblewomen dress in special clothing for the ceremony.
- Ese abapfasoni bicara imbere mu bikorwa vy'umurwa?Do the noblewomen sit at the front during royal events?
- Abapfasoni ntibivuga ubusa mu ruhame.Noblewomen don't speak carelessly in public.
- Abapfasoni bazokirwa n'abakuru b'umurwa.The noblewomen will be welcomed by the elders of the court.
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