Kirundi
abasoza
Word parts: aba-soza
ah-bah-SOH-zah
How to say it
Kirundiabasozaah-bah-SOH-zahsoon
Englishrowerssoon
Frenchrameurssoon
Meaning
the people who propel a boat using oars; rowers.
Good to know
plural of umusoza (aba- class).
Examples
- Abasoza barasoza ubwato bugana ku kirwa.The rowers row the boat toward the island.
- Ni abasoza bangahe bakenewe kuri ubu bwato?How many rowers are needed for this boat?
- Abasoza ntibaruha basoza kera n'akare.The rowers do not tire, rowing from dawn onward.
- Abasoza bazoruhuka bagize akanya gato.The rowers will rest for a little while.
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