abatware

How to say it

Meaning

the local leaders or sub-chiefs who traditionally held authority over a district or hill; sub-chiefs.

Good to know

plural of umutware (aba- class); traditional/historical register.

Examples

• Abatware bo kera baragenza imiryango yo ku misozi yabo.The sub-chiefs of old governed the families on their hills.
• Ni abatware bangahe bahoze ku misozi y'iki gace?How many sub-chiefs once ruled the hills of this area?
• Abatware ntibigera bemera guhemukira abaturage babo.The sub-chiefs never betrayed their people.
• Abatware bazovugwa mu masomo y'amateka.The sub-chiefs will be discussed in history lessons.