Kirundi
abarabu
Word parts: ab-arabu
ah-bah-RAH-boo
How to say it
Kirundiabarabuah-bah-RAH-boosoon
EnglishArabssoon
FrenchArabessoon
Meaning
People of Arab ethnicity or origin.
Good to know
plural of umwarabu (umw-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abarabu bazana ibicuruzwa vyabo ku isoko rya Bujumbura.The Arabs bring their goods to the Bujumbura market.
- Ese abarabu benshi bavuga igiswayire?Do many Arabs speak Swahili?
- Abarabu ntibava mu mico yabo kera na kare.Arabs don't abandon their ancient customs.
- Abarabu bazoza gudandaza mu gisagara mu mwaka utaha.The Arabs will come to trade in the town next year.
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