Kirundi
abatindi
Word parts: aba-tindi
ah-bah-TEE-ndee
How to say it
Kirundiabatindiah-bah-TEE-ndeesoon
Englishunfortunate peoplesoon
Frenchinfortunéssoon
Meaning
the people who suffer frequent bad luck, hardship, or misfortune; unfortunate people.
Good to know
plural of umutindi (aba- class).
Examples
- Abatindi basaba imfashanyo ku muryango w'akarorero.The unfortunate people ask the charity for help.
- Ni abatindi bangahe basigaye badafise aho baba?How many unfortunate people are left without shelter?
- Abatindi ntibafise uwo babwira amakuba yabo.The unfortunate people have no one to tell their troubles to.
- Abatindi bazoronka imfashanyo ejo bundi.The unfortunate people will receive help the day after tomorrow.
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