Kirundi
abisirayeli
Word parts: ab-isirayeli
ah-bee-see-rah-YEH-lee
How to say it
Kirundiabisirayeliah-bee-see-rah-YEH-leesoon
EnglishIsraelitessoon
Frenchisraélitessoon
Meaning
members of the ancient people of Israel.
Good to know
plural of umwisirayeli (umu-/aba- class); biblical/religious register.
Examples
- Abisirayeli barafashe inzira yo gusanga Kanani.The Israelites took the road to reach Canaan.
- Abisirayeli bavuga iki mu Isezerano rya Kera?What do the Israelites say in the Old Testament?
- Nta bisirayeli bari mu bugaragwa muri iki gihe.No Israelites are in slavery at this time.
- Abisirayeli bazoshika mu gihugu casezeranywe.The Israelites will reach the promised land.
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