abatamakazi

How to say it

Meaning

the elderly women, often respected for their wisdom and life experience; old women.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Abatamakazi barigisha abakobwa gutunganya urugo.The old women teach the girls how to run a household.
• Ni abatamakazi bangahe basigaye mu gitongo canyu?How many old women are left in your neighborhood?
• Abatamakazi ntibaruha gushigikira urubyiruko.The old women never tire of supporting the youth.
• Abatamakazi bazoza mu muganda w'umuryango ejo.The old women will come to the family gathering tomorrow.

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