Kirundi
abubahwa
Word parts: ab-ubahwa
ah-boo-BAH-hwah
How to say it
Kirundiabubahwaah-boo-BAH-hwahsoon
Englishrespected peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes respectéessoon
Meaning
people who are respected and honored by others.
Good to know
plural of umwubahwa (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abubahwa bo mu gisagara baraza ku birori.The respected people of the town come to the celebrations.
- Ni bande bari abubahwa mu muryango wanyu?Who are the respected ones in your family?
- Nta bubahwa basigaye batavuze ijambo.No respected people remained without speaking.
- Abubahwa bazokwitabira inama y'umuryango.The respected people will attend the family meeting.
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