abatama

How to say it

Meaning

the elderly men, typically respected for their age and experience; old men.

Good to know

plural of umutama (aba- class); respectful register.

Examples

• Abatama bicara imbere y'urugo bavuga inkuru z'akera.The old men sit in front of the homestead telling stories of long ago.
• Ni abatama bangahe bahamagawe ku nama y'umuryango?How many old men were called to the family council?
• Abatama ntibabura inama zibaye ingirakamaro.The old men never lack useful advice.
• Abatama bazoza gucungura amatati y'abavukanyi.The old men will come to settle the disagreement between the siblings.

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