Kirundi
abatumwa
Word parts: aba-tumwa
ah-bah-TOO-mwah
How to say it
Kirundiabatumwaah-bah-TOO-mwahsoon
Englishmessengerssoon
Frenchmessagerssoon
Meaning
the people sent to deliver a message on behalf of another; also, apostles.
Good to know
plural of umutumwa (aba- class).
Examples
- Abatumwa baratwara ubutumwa hagati y'imiryango ibiri.The messengers carry word between the two families.
- Ni abatumwa bangahe bo mu Vyanditswe?How many apostles are there in the Scriptures?
- Abatumwa ntibahishira ubutumwa bahawe.The messengers don't withhold the message they were given.
- Abatumwa bazogenda kare gushika ku ntumbero.The messengers will leave early to reach their destination.
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