abatungwa

How to say it

Meaning

the people who are honored or held in esteem, often for notable achievements or status; honored people.

Good to know

plural of umutungwa (aba- class).

Examples

• Abatungwa baricara imbere mu bandi mu muganda mukuru.The honored people sit at the front among the others at the great gathering.
• Ni abatungwa bangahe bahamagawe kuri urwo ruganda?How many honored people were invited to that ceremony?
• Abatungwa ntibigumira icubahiro cabo bonyene.The honored people don't keep their prestige to themselves.
• Abatungwa bazoshimwa ku mugaragaro ku musi mukuru.The honored people will be publicly praised on the holiday.

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