banyirababiri

How to say it

Meaning

women who have given birth to twins, a title rarely used today.

Good to know

plural of nyirababiri (ba- class); traditional title, now rare.

Examples

• Banyirababiri bahabwa icyubahiro mu muco kera.Mothers of twins were given honor in the old tradition.
• Banyirababiri baracari bake muri iki gihe?Are mothers of twins still few nowadays?
• Banyirababiri ntibakiboneka kenshi mu bisagara.Mothers of twins are no longer often found in the cities.