Kirundi
abatimbo
Word parts: aba-timbo
ah-bah-TEE-mboh
How to say it
Kirundiabatimboah-bah-TEE-mbohsoon
Englishtraditional drummerssoon
Frenchtambourinairessoon
Meaning
the traditional drummers, especially those known for powerful drumming; "ones who hit hard.".
Good to know
plural of umutimbo (aba- class); cultural/traditional register.
Examples
- Abatimbo barakubita ingoma ku mugenzo mukuru.The traditional drummers play the drums at the great ceremony.
- Ni abatimbo bangahe biyandikishije ku muziki w'igihugu?How many traditional drummers registered for the national music festival?
- Abatimbo ntibaruha bakubita ingoma isaha yose.The traditional drummers don't tire, drumming for a whole hour.
- Abatimbo bazokina ku muhingiro w'umwaka mushasha.The traditional drummers will perform at the New Year celebration.
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