Kirundi
abashibamyi
Word parts: aba-shibamyi
ah-bah-shee-BAH-myee
How to say it
Kirundiabashibamyiah-bah-shee-BAH-myeesoon
Englishones who stand erectsoon
Frenchceux qui se tiennent droitsoon
Meaning
the people who stand upright and alert, as if on guard.
Good to know
plural of umushibamyi (aba- class); rare, literary.
Examples
- Abashibamyi baricara ku muryango bararindira.Those standing at attention wait by the gate.
- Ni abashibamyi bangahe baboneka aho?How many of those standing erect are there?
- Abashibamyi ntibavuye aho bari.Those standing erect do not move from their place.
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