abatoni

How to say it

Meaning

someone's favorite people, especially favored children or pupils; favorites.

Good to know

plural of umutoni (aba- class).

Examples

• Abatoni b'umwarimu barigwa cane bagashira imbere.The teacher's favorites study hard and come out on top.
• Ni abatoni bangahe b'uwo mwigisha?How many favorites does that teacher have?
• Abatoni ntibigera bahabwa igihano nk'abandi.The favorites are never given punishment like the others.
• Abatoni bazoronka impano ku musozero w'umwaka.The favorites will receive gifts at the end-of-year ceremony.

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