abasanzi

How to say it

Meaning

the people who keep watch, especially during the day; watchmen.

Good to know

plural of umusanzi (aba- class).

Examples

• Abasanzi baracungera itongo umutaga wose.The watchmen guard the homestead all day.
• Ni abasanzi bangahe bakora kuri iyi shirikwa?How many watchmen work at this company?
• Abasanzi ntibaruhuka igihe bakora.The watchmen do not rest while they are on duty.
• Abasanzi bazosimburwa n'abandi mu masaha ya nimugoroba.The watchmen will be replaced by others in the evening hours.

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